Sachico Ohno

I. INTRODUCTIONCommercial poultry diets are routinely supplemented with methionine (Met) sources to precisely meet their Met+Cys specifications. Globally, dry DL-methionine (DL-Met, 99% purity) is the most commonly used Met source followed by methionine hydroxy analogue products (MHA-FA liquid, 88% purity and dry MHA-Ca, 84% purity) and L-methionine (LMet, 99% purity). During recent years, numerou ...

Probiotics are included in the feed and administered continuously during the entire production cycle to maintain intestinal integrity and strengthen the immunity of the bird, thus reducing the need for repeated medication. Alternatively, water-soluble probiotics are often applied to quickly react to upcoming stress situations in the flock – but they can negatively impact the formation of bio ...

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 ...