Participation in Forum on July 3, 2025
Does the combination of XB and Bacillus potentiate the efficacy of Bacillus in any way? Or can it be demonstrated the other way around i.e potentiating benefits of XB with Bacillus action?
Participation in Forum on July 1, 2025
@M.C. Fernando R. Feuchter A. What is the first enzyme that acts on the feed once it enters the digestive system in chickens and what is the location?
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Many thanks, Dr. Leeson, for an excellent article. I have only one comment regarding ideal temperature for layers. I agree with you that 26 degrees is ideal for layers in post-peak production but before peak production a lower temperature is desirable to stimulate them to eat more to meet adequate production and desirable body weight. I enjoyed your article immensely. Best regards
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All commercial poultry eat with reasonably good precision to balance nutrient intake with requirements. Short term, there can be some variation in feed intake related to local situations, but long-term, the mechanisms of feed intake regulation are quite precise. Matching nutrient needs with intake is an obvious inherent evolutionary necessity to ensure survival and reproduction. A bird’s dai ...
Participation in Forum on June 18, 2025
Thank you Dr Leeson, this reading has revised most basic concepts while answering the most basic questions- Why chickens eat? Now we know!
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A good search on this topic is Dr. Kenneth Anderson of North Carolina Univ.
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@Dr Pragati Salutgi You are absolutely right. The enzymes are always substrate specific. While designing the enzyme products, we always consider the general composition of diet. We only consider the type of cereals and protein sources used. Otherwise we have to design tailor-made enzymes.Similarly, ME utilisation always depends on composition of diet because of which we always underestimate or ove ...
Participation in Forum on February 22, 2025
Elaborate set of discussion above. I have experienced first hand the unwillingness of any producer/feed miller in disclosing the current set of ingredients in use. There is always much ambiguity regarding the raw materials used, unless of course you are a consultant. The bridge to value proposition and value addition is enzymes and their specific use after determining its substrate. However either ...
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The poultry industry is one of the fastest-growing sectors in global agriculture, providing a critical source of protein through meat and eggs. Beyond its contribution to food security, the poultry value chain serves as a significant driver of economic development, offering opportunities for inclusive growth across rural and urban communities. By leveraging its multi- faceted value chain, the indu ...
Article published the February 7, 2025
The poultry industry is one of the fastest-growing sectors in global agriculture, providing a critical source of protein through meat and eggs. Beyond its contribution to food security, the poultry value chain serves as a significant driver of economic development, offering opportunities for inclusive growth across rural and urban communities. By leveraging its multi- faceted value chain, the indu ...