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I. INTRODUCTION The emergence of zoonoses, antimicrobial resistance, and more recently pandemics, has led to a rapid escalation of society demands regarding animal production and consumption. In addition to conventional practices like the genetic selection and vaccination strategies, numerous emerging solutions such as the supplementation of probiotics or short chain fatty acids in animal feed are being pursued to enhance animal health and resilience to disease. The glyceride of...
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In Australia, 35 million tonnes of sugarcane are harvested annually which produces approx. 10 million tonnes of a by-product called bagasse. Sugarcane bagasse is an insoluble fibre source and recent studies in broilers indicated that bagasse can be added at 2% in both normal and reduced protein (RP) diets to improve FCR by 2-3 points and weight gain by 30-40 g (Sharma et al., 2021a,b). Thus, sugarcane bagasse may be a novel insoluble fibre source for poultry. Follow-up studies were conducted...
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Introduction The global livestock industry is increasingly pivoting toward sustainable and cost-effective nutritional strategies to meet the rising demand for animal protein [1]. In this context, rabbit production (cuniculture) has emerged as a vital sector due to the high fecundity, short generation interval, and efficient feed conversion of rabbits [2, 3]. However, the reproductive efficiency of breeding bucks remains a cornerstone of successful commercial rabbitries [3]. Male...
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Abstract The effect of addition of sunflower hulls (SFH) as an insoluble fiber on performance and some physiological parameters of broiler chickens fed diets containing full-fat canola seed (CS) was evaluated from 11 to 42 d of age in a 2 × 2 factorial arrangement of treatments. A total of 240 one-day-old broilers (Ross 308) were randomly devoted to 4 treatments, with 6 replicates each and 10 birds per replicate. Treatments were canola oil source (CS, and...
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The feed additives have the major role to improve feed efficiency and more important to make low Feed Conversion Ratio (FCR) in aquaculture production. Feed additives may be both nutritive and non-nutritive ingredients and work by either direct or indirect methods on the aquatic animal’s system. The feed additives are supplemented in small amounts (alone or in combination) for a specific purpose to improve the quality of shrimp as a final product. Also, it preserves the physical and...
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Julie Duong, Global Species Marketing Manager at Adisseo, explains how Adisseo helps nutritionists align formulation with real on-farm nutrient utilization—using data, practical insights, and enzymes to improve digestibility, reduce variability, and unlock measurable savings. ...
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Julie Duong, Global Species Marketing Manager at Adisseo, shows how Adisseo uses real ingredient data—through PNE and ADDICT—to replace tables, reduce uncertainty, and drive sharper, more precise feed formulation. ...
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Julie Duong, Global Species Marketing Manager at Adisseo, explains how Adisseo helps nutritionists replace fixed safety margins with data-driven strategies to cut hidden costs and improve feed efficiency. ...
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The increasing demand for sustainable livestock production has intensified global interest in phytogenic feed additives (PFAs) as viable alternatives to conventional antibiotic growth promoters. This comprehensive review, authored by Sarbani Biswas and In Ho Kim and published in the Journal of Animal Science and Technology (DOI: 10.5187/jast.2025.e26), explores how plant-derived compounds like essential oils, herbs, and spices are redefining non-ruminant nutrition. The study synthesizes...
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Introduction: Using low-dose antibiotics as feed additives can enhance poultry and swine performance. However, such practices have led to bacterial resistance and antibiotic residues in animal-derived foods. Consequently, there has been a shift towards finding replacements for antibiotics as growth promoters (AGPs). Among the various alternatives, organic acids have emerged as a significant option. Acidifiers have gained attention as viable alternatives to antibiotics in poultry...
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Introduction Fish or any animal needs an adequate balanced diet that contains all the required necessary essential nutrients to have optimal growth. These nutrient requirements vary from species to species, sex, age, the environment where it lives, different stages of larval development, and the health status of the species. A minimum of 35 to 45 nutrients is required for marine fish. To have the best optimal growth and reduce pollution in the environment a thorough knowledge of...
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DESCRIPTION OF PROBLEM Soybean meal is the most commonly used oilseed meal in United States poultry diets. Soybeans are primarily grown for their oil content and a by-product of the oil extraction process is defatted soybean meal. Soybean meal is often referred to as the “Gold Standard” of protein ingredients used for poultry because it contains a high amount of protein, e.g., 44 to 49 % CP, and an amino acid profile that is complementary to that of corn and other cereal...
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An important article has just been published (Li et al., 2026, Poultry Science, https://doi.org/10.1016/j.psj.2026.106629).
HEADLINE: Garlic, as potent and promising as an alternative to antibiotics, could cause metabolic interactions with some veterinary drugs due to its modulation of liver metabolism.
ABSTRACT: Allicin, a natural compound with antibacterial and antioxidant properties, is a promising feed additive as an alternative to antibiotics.
This study...
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Diego Martinez (University of Arkansas) comments on his research on the classic net energy system and its ability to predict protein accretion in this Engormix interview at IPPE 2026 in Atlanta. ...
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Diego Martinez (University of Arkansas) explains how the Indicator Amino Acid Oxidation technique helps analyze amino acid utilization in broiler breeders, in this Engormix interview at IPPE 2026 in Atlanta. ...
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In this case, I summarize the recent paper entitled “Phytogenics in swine nutrition and their effects on growth performance, nutrient utilization, gut health, and meat quality” published by Madesh et al. in Springer Nature's Journal Stress Biology.
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Phytogenic additives have undergone extensive testing in swine production to determine their effects on gastrointestinal function and health, as well as their implications for the...
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Vivek Kuttappan (Cargill) shared his research on the beneficial effects of postbiotics and phytogenics on mitigating APEC severity in laying hens, during this Engormix interview at IPPE 2026 in Atlanta. ...
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Victor Naranjo, Technical Director at Evonik Animal Nutrition, explains the main challenges nutritionists face when designing more precise feeding programs. He also highlights the benefits of nutrient-modelling tools like AMINOSpec® and shows how diet customization helps improve efficiency and resource utilization in animal production. ...
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