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His main area of research is potential for manipulation of eggs and poultry meat as it impacts human health. They have been working on incorporation of omega-3 and other polyunsaturates into eggs for some 10 years, and most recently have been studying the transfer efficiency of lutein into eggs. Lutein is known to sustain eye health in humans, and eggs will likely become a major dietary source of this nutraceutical.
Other research involves the use of medium chain triglycerides to impact gut health in the absence of antibiotic growth promoters.
Location: Ontario, Canadá
Video published on July 11, 2024
Steve Leeson (Professor Emeritus, University of Guelph) talks about the evolution of the modern broiler and its response to energy and amino acids in diet formulation, as well as the impact of energy and fat on feed costs, in this Engormix interview.
Video published on July 11, 2024
Steve Leeson (Professor Emeritus, University of Guelph) comments on the use of amino acids in broiler nutrition and the performance of low energy diets, in this Engormix interview.
Video published on July 11, 2024
Steve Leeson (Professor Emeritus, University of Guelph) explains the advantages of Apparent Metabolizable Energy (AMEn) over other methodologies, and comments on the relevance of nitrogen retention in this Engormix interview.