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As stated above, it may be related to protein quality. The better the quality of protein, the better its digestibility and the less protein needed. It may even be possible to lower the protein by 2%. A combination of good quality protein, a better balance of amino acids, and more synthetic amino acids to reach that ideal balance can go a long way in lowering protein percentage. ...
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For more than ten years, I have been formulating commercial diets with protein levels lower than the recommended amounts, and I have still achieved desirable performance. Of course, paying attention to amino acid balance is also important....
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During the last decade, nutritionists recommended high protein in broiler diets. Up to 23% Maybe that was too high. Not needed. 1. Focus on amino acid balancing rather than protein. Focus on new amino acids like threonine. 2. Yearly genetic improvement in feed conversion by selection. Has led to a reduction in crude protein in broiler feed. ...
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1. Introduction There is considerable interest in the successful development of low protein diets for broiler chickens, which axiomatically contain high inclusions of supplemental amino acids. This is because low protein diets have the potential to generate economic, environmental and bird welfare advantages. Formulation of low protein diets are usually achieved by decreasing...
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John Boney (Pennsylvania State University) comments on improvements in egg production with superdosing of phytase while reducing phosphorus, in this Engormix interview during IPPE 2024 in Atlanta, USA....
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I. INTRODUCTION Production improvements in commercial meat chickens via genetic selection and improved husbandry have resulted in rapid growing birds. These birds have endemically reduced locomotor ability; a conservative estimate is that 30% of birds in a flock are likely to have poor mobility (Knowles et al, 2008). Leg weakness has a direct impact on production due to lower bird quality, which may result in culls or condemnation of carcasses. While not well understood, early rapid...
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I. INTRODUCTION Non-therapeutic in-feed usage of antibiotics in animal diets has been implicated in development of antibiotic-resistant bacteria, some of which are zoonotic and pathogenic to humans (Stanton, 2013). Based on this fact, the European Union placed a ban on such usage of antibiotics 12 years ago (European commission, 2005; Castanon, 2007). However, the continuous incidence of antibiotic resistance in other regions is fueling the consideration and legislation of a global...
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I. INTRODUCTION Exogenous feed enzymes were first introduced as commercially-relevant feed additives in the 1980s with an initial focus on reduction of the antinutritional effects of high molecular weight soluble pentosans in wheat- and barley-based diets for young broiler chickens (Bedford & Partridge, 2010). Exogenous phytase was launched in the early 1990s to increase the digestibility of organic phosphorus and to reduce the antinutritional effects of phytic acid (Selle &...
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I. INTRODUCTION The digestive dynamics of starch and protein are considered pivotal to broiler performance (Liu and Selle, 2015). Moreover, it was proposed that the rates of starch digestion and glucose absorption exceed the rates of protein digestion and amino acid absorption and this asynchrony in digestive dynamics compromises the performance of broiler chickens. If so, it follows that the provision of rapidly-digestible protein should enhance broiler performance in a reciprocal...
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The first-ever Vice-Chancellor's Conclave on " Dynamics of Veterinary Education Ecosystem to Meet Animal Husbandry Industrial Needs in the Country" was successfully held on July 7, 2025, in Lonavala, Pune.
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Thanks for the good information! The CP reduction without losing performance could be related to an indirect anti-nutritional and allergenic reduction. Concentrated protein sources like Glutenose or Soybean Protein Concentrate would be alternatives?...
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In this interview, Christian Rabe, Head of Feed Technology at Evonik Animal Nutrition, shares practical insights on key issues like mixing homogeneity, dosing accuracy, and the technological solutions that help feed mills enhance efficiency without compromising quality. ...
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I. INTRODUCTION In Australia, the National Animal Welfare Research Development and Extension (RD&E) Strategy is a cross-sectoral strategy under the National Agricultural RD&E Framework. Each of the livestock industries in Australia, including the egg industry, is represented by this National Strategy, which is active in identifying the key areas of importance for the welfare of livestock. Over the last four to five years, in particular, this National Strategy has consistently...
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Thanks a lot for this very comprehensive article discussing all relevant issues with regard to protein reduction in broiler diets ...
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@Dr Kotaiah Talapaneni , In my 45 years of feeding commercial broilers, I have never restricted feed intake under good commercial conditions (exception for high> 98 degrees F temperatures in the house years ago). For broilers fed lower-protein diets balanced to energy, these diets and management conditions resulted in some of the higher growth rates in the US with very lower than average production costs. I encouraged more consumption by having better pellet quality and a lower number of...
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INTRODUCTION Feed particle size is an often-overlooked aspect of poultry production. Producers should not assume that feed is of a uniform size and homogeneously mixed, or that the feed mill is providing the ideal mix of particles in a ration. Feed particles range in size from very fine to coarse, and different grinding methods will result in different particle size distributions. Differences in particle size within a ration can affect both the digestive system and the...
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The livestock industry is currently confronted with stringent regulations limiting the use of antibiotics, along with growing challenges from resistant pathogenic bacteria. These factors have prompted an urgent need to seek alternative strategies that can effectively promote animal health and optimize feed...
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1. Introduction Antimicrobial resistance (AMR) is a phenomenon where microorganisms develop resistance to specific antimicrobial agents, posing serious health risks [1]. According to conservative estimates, AMR is projected to be responsible for 10 million deaths annually by 2050 [2]. Currently, the European Union (EU) reports that over 670,000 infections are linked to AMR each year, resulting in nearly 33,000 deaths directly attributable to confirmed resistance [3]. Poultry...
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1. Introduction Antimicrobials have revolutionized modern medicine by enabling effective treatments for many life-threatening diseases and saving countless lives. However, the emergence and spread of antimicrobial resistance (AMR) among pathogens has become a global health issue affecting humans, animals, and environment [1]. Recognizing AMR as a critical challenge, the World Health Organization (WHO) has emphasized the urgent need for concerted efforts to combat this growing threat...
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1. Introduction Avian Reovirus (ARV) poses a significant threat to the poultry industry, infecting both domestic and wild avian species. ARV infections manifest in a diverse range of clinical signs, encompassing tenosynovitis/arthritis, immunosuppression, enteric disease, hepatitis, myocarditis, malabsorption, and runting–stunting syndrome [1,2]. While domestic avian species are generally susceptible to ARV, meat-type chickens and turkeys [3,4] are, however, more susceptible to...
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