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Location: Hessen, Germany
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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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@Nisar Muhammad Khan Indeed, you are right, the more dietary protein is reduced the more non-essential amino acids become essential. While in the commercial examples shown in the article the NEAA levels are not a problematic issue per se, we clearly recommend to consider Gly-equivalents as those can become limiting. Recommendations can be found in AMINOChick.Indeed, research has shown, that Gly bu ...
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Only in 2025, more than 40 studies relating to the broiler gut-bone axis have been published in Google Scholar. The gut-bone axis is an emerging concept that describes how the gut, particularly its microbiome, influences bone health through complex interactions involving immunological, metabolic, and endocrine pathways. The gut microbiota produces metabolites such as short-chain fatty acids (SCFAs ...
Participation in Forum on November 24, 2025
Dear Ms. Valentine et al. A very nice study, validating previous experiments reported that confirmed maintenance of performance whilst reducing costs. Energy is invariably the most expensive nutrient in least cost rationing, so any tool available will help to improve profitability. I am particularly interested also in the impact GAA has on reducing oxidative stress, by improving mitochondrial effi ...
Participation in Forum on June 23, 2025
@M.C. Fernando R. Feuchter A. Creatine is ONLY found in raw materials of animal origin; so yes, fish meal, meat and bone meal. The problem is variability; our analyses show variations of +/- 100% !! Reliance on creatine supply from such raw materials is therefore a real gamble...better to use a guaranteed source...
Participation in Forum on June 23, 2025
@Luis De Uriarte Using any pure amino acid is justifiable on cost grounds; just make sure you are using digestible amino acids (preferably Standardised Ileal) as your target / specification. Their use will allow reduction of crude protein, that in itself will reduce nitrogen excretion and ammonia production. Additionally, of course, Methionine is the precursor to glutathione, the primary antioxida ...
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Fernanda Castro (Evonik Animal Nutrition) explores how GuanAMINO® enhances profitability and animal performance under various conditions, from heat stress to low-crude protein diets.
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Henrique Brand (Evonik Animal Nutrition) shares Evonik’s approach to product development, emphasizing market-driven innovation. From probiotics to cost-efficient solutions like Guanamino, Evonik is advancing animal nutrition with cutting-edge technologies.
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James Wen (Evonik Animal Nutrition) discusses the 2024 Feeding Reading Report, highlighting nutrient variations across U.S. feed ingredients and the importance of quality control for nutritionists. The report helps producers optimize feed efficiency, reduce waste, and improve sustainability.
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In this interview, Carlos de la Cruz, Global Consultant Expert at Evonik, discusses the critical challenges faced by the egg industry in providing optimal nutrition for laying hens. He highlights issues such as shortage of protein sources and the importance of balanced diets. Carlos also shares successful strategies for improving egg quality and flock health through innovative nutritional approach ...