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I. INTRODUCTION Acid binding capacity (ABC) of an ingredient, through its effect on gastric pH, plays an important role in the digestion and absorption of nutrients in poultry. The ABC is defined as the resistance of a feed ingredient to the pH reduction by gastric acid. Limestone, the major Ca source in poultry diets, has a high ABC (Lawlor et al., 2005), which can increase the digesta pH and, influence the solubility and digestibility of nutrients, including minerals. The average...
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Xylo-oligosaccharides (XOS) are fermented in the gut by the microbiota leading to the production of short-chain fatty acids (SCFA). A previous study showed that XOS (0.5%) and arabinoxylan-rich fraction (AXRF; 1%) supplementation can improve feed efficiency and gut health in broiler chickens (Castro et al., 2023). This study aimed to evaluate microbiome composition and fermentation patterns following XOS/AXRF supplementation. The hypothesis is that XOS/AXRF supplementation would increase...
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I. INTRODUCTION Wheat and sorghum are the most common feed grains for chicken-meat production in Australia. In two direct comparisons birds offered maize-based diets were better able to accommodate dietary crude protein (CP) reductions than wheat-based diets (Chrystal et al., 2021; Greenhalgh et al., 2022). One underlying reason for this difference appears to be the higher protein contents of wheat than maize and, similarly, wheat (n = 27) contained higher protein levels (115.5...
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Contents I—Optimization of Blending and Synergy at the Binder Formulation Level II----Adaptation to Basic Feed Formulations and Raw Material Characteristics III—Optimization of Process Parameters, Mixing and Curing Conditions How Can Feed Formulations Be...
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1. Introduction Soybeans originated in East Asia and were domesticated from wild soybeans (Glycine soja) between 1700 and 1100 B.C. and are now grown worldwide [1]. However, soybean production and utilization were limited within or near its center of Origin (the Orient) for centuries. The first recorded use of soybeans in the U.S. was in 1765 in Savannah, GA. It is thought that Samuel Bowen, a former seaman of the East India Company, brought soybeans to the U.S. from China via...
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1. Introduction Poultry production is an important agricultural subsector in many countries. Poultry are birds which render economic services to humans as a primary supplier of meat, egg and raw materials for different industries (feather, waste products, etc.), source of income and employment to people when compared to other domestic animals [1]. According to USDA (2020), the world chicken meat production in 2020 increased than previous years. In July 2020, the total production of...
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1. Introduction The poultry industry is an important, fast-growing sector for producing low-cost and rich nutrients for human consumption. This industry is always at risk of infectious and non-infectious agents that cause adverse losses. Antibiotics, especially growth promoter types, are widely used to increase gut health, reduce subclinical infections, and promote growth and production [1]. However, antibiotic overuse negatively impacts the balance of the normal gut microbiome along...
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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, 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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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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Join Patricia Jazo, Director of FIGAP, as she invites the industry to FIGAP 2026, happening October 21–23 at Expo Guadalajara. A global meeting point for equipment, machinery, and now expanded nutrition—bringing the entire production chain together in one place. ...
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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.
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