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Ethical Challenges in the Broiler Value Chain -Present Realities and Future ProspectsBy A. Ashraf AliBroiler Industry The broiler industry is a crucial pillar of India’s agricultural economy, ensuring food security, employment, and rural development. However, ethical concerns surrounding animal welfare, feed sourcing, worker rights, environmental sustainability, and consumer transparency continue ...
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Protein Availability vs. Affordability in India: A Reality CheckAuthor: A.Ashraf AliProtein is a fundamental nutrient essential for muscle development, immunity, and overall health. However, in India, access to adequate protein remains a challenge due to economic disparities, dietary habits, and affordability constraints. While protein-rich foods are available, their consumption remains low, leadi ...
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A growing population that we have to feed, by 2050 approximately 9 billion inhabitants.Climate change, global warming, atmospheric phenomena (hurricanes, floods, prolonged drought that drastically affect grain harvests).Overfishing in our seas that is decimating and extinct some marine species.From this scenario emerge the innovative ingredients of the scalable future at an industrial and commerci ...
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Fernando Díaz (Rosecrans Dairy Consulting, LLC) talked about fat content in DDGS for dairy cattle, during the 22nd Annual Distillers Grains Symposium in Des Moines, Iowa.
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Its my great pleasure that I have a gotten a chance to give a opinion about my respected sir Mr. M.R Garg about his opinion. Lysine and Methionine requirement from microbial source only covered by up to 12 litre of milk production. A above 12 litre of milk we have to supplement those amino acid from the protected form.
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It is well known to us that methionine and lysine are the two most limiting amino acids in the ration dairy animals. Rumen microbial protein is the best source of these two amino acids. In fact, the level of lysine and methionine content of the microbial protein is very similar to that of milk protein.Enhanced rumen microbial output by way of using various feed additives, including the proper stra ...
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Antonio García, Technical Service Manager Ruminant at Phileo Lesaffre for Latin America, explains the news technologies Phileo has developed in feed formulations for ruminants, during CLANA 2018 in Brazil
Discussion created on February 15, 2025
Optimizing Fat Incorporation in Broiler FeedA Cost-Effective and Nutritional PerspectiveAuthor: A.Ashraf AliIntroductionFat is an essential component in broiler feed, serving as a highly concentrated energy source and playing a crucial role in growth performance, feed efficiency, and meat quality. Selecting the right fat source is critical to balancing cost-effectiveness, energy value, and essenti ...
Discussion created on February 9, 2025
Rearing Systems in Broiler Breeder Farms Author:A. Ashraf AliIntroductionIndia's poultry sector is experiencing remarkable growth, with broiler breeder farms (parent stock farms) serving as the backbone of hatchery operations. These farms supply hatching eggs, ensuring a steady pipeline for broiler chicken production.For entrepreneurs planning to establish a broiler breeder farm, evaluating land r ...
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A Ashraf thanks for the comment. What is sure is that in organic farming, animal nutrition is even more important than in conventional systems so that the use of feed additives is more needed and then legislation should be modified. If not, the launch of food miles and other kind of "sustainability" brands will have more sense than organic if we want to produce more sustainably. Sometimes organic ...