Animal Feed Technical Articles

Article published the August 12, 2022:

Effect of Processing Technique on the Non-Starch Polysaccharide Content of Canola Meal

Non-starch polysaccharides (NSP) have a considerable impact on digestibility in broilers, dictating nutrient availability and energy utilization. The high NSP content of the hulls in canola meal are one factor ...

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Article published the August 3, 2022:

Understanding Corn Variability

OverviewCorn is the most common feed ingredient used in poultry nutrition. Maize contributes with up to 65% of the metabolizable energy and 20% of crude protein in poultry diets (Gehring et al., 2013; Dei, 2017...

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Article published the July 1, 2022:

Corn drying temperature, particle size, and amylase supplementation influence growth performance, digestive tract development, and nutrient utilization of broilers

INTRODUCTIONIn the United States and most parts the world, the biggest portion of poultry diets is comprised of carbohydrates, with corn being the main cereal grain used in the feed industry (Moran, 1982; Ai an...

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Article published the April 25, 2022:

Bird-e – The Poultry E-Feeding System: Basis and Applications

IntroductionControlling production costs and animal welfare are important factors for breeders. Feed accounts for 50 to 70% of the production cost in poultry production (van Horne, 2018). The feed conversion ra...

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Article published the December 16, 2021:

Standardised Ileal Amino Acid Digestibility of Ingredients for Broiler Chickens is Influenced by Feed Form

I. INTRODUCTIONKnowledge on the digestibility of amino acids (AA) in raw materials is crucial for precise feed formulation, and for more efficient and sustainable use of feed resources. The accuracy of excreta-...

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Article published the November 17, 2021:

Barley Particle Size and Supplemental Enzymes: Influence on Growth Performance and Nutrient Utilisation of Broiler Starters

I. INTRODUCTIONCereal grains are ground prior to feed mixing to reduce the particle size with the aim of modifying their physical characteristics. This facilitates handling, mixing and further processing (extru...

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Article published the November 17, 2021:

Feed Form Affects The Apparent Metabolisable Energy of Individual Ingredients to Different Extents in Broiler Chickens

I. INTRODUCTIONEstimating the available energy of feed ingredients is fundamental to formulating a well-balanced diet and lower the production cost. Measurement of apparent metabolisable energy (AME) is the acc...

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Article published the November 3, 2021:

Conditioning time and sodium bentonite affect pellet quality, growth performance, nutrient retention and intestinal morphology of growing broiler chickens

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Article published the October 20, 2021:

Principles and Practical Feeding of The Modern Laying Hen Under Alternative Productions Systems: Effects on Bird Welfare and Production

1. INTRODUCTION Consumer demands and the pressure of supermarket chains are changing rapidly the way eggs are produced. Enriched cages are not considered a sound alternative to improve animal welfare stand...

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