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by Sam Shafer Broiler chickens show better growth and reduced liver problems when given brown seaweed extract or meal during times of heat stress     Chickens don’t do well in the heat. In fact, birds experiencing heat stress tend to eat less, grow slower, and even have compromised immune function. Heat stress is also a major cause of mortality for chickens and leads to considerable economic losses each year in the poultry...
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by Sam Shafer Poultry scientists find that Asp+Asn, Glu, or Glu+Gln supplementation can partly make up for low crude protein levels in male broiler chicken diets      A new study led by poultry scientists at the University of Hohenheim suggests it is possible to reduce crude protein in broiler diets while still encouraging bird growth—as long as birds receive supplementation with several “nonessential” amino...
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Poultry scientists show that a few hours of darkness a day does not harm broiler chicks       Broiler chicks can be provided between 1 to 4 hours of darkness a day without negative consequences, according to a recent study led by scientists at the USDA Agricultural Research Service and Auburn University. Their findings, published in The Journal of Applied Poultry Research, address the practice of rearing chicks with constant light during their...
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Shawna Weimer
Shawna Weimer and 3 more
University of Arkansas (USA)
University of Arkansas (USA)
Piling is an abnormal behavior commonly observed in commercial laying hen flocks. Piling occurs when birds crowd together, usually on top of one another, in a densely packed manner. A piling event may or may not end in smothering. Smothering occurs when one or more birds die due to suffocation from piling. Piling and...
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Dr. Brian D. Fairchild
University of Georgia
University of Georgia
Evaporative Cooling, Relative Humidity and Air Speed
Brian Fairchild (University of Georgia) talks about common misconceptions regarding this system, possible overuse and its impact on litter conditions and poultry welfare, in this interview during IPPE 2023 in Atlanta, USA....
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The effects of dry hydrogen peroxide on hatchery performance
Brian Jordan (University of Georgia) explains the evolution of his research on dry hydrogen peroxide and the latest results presented at IPPE 2023 in Atlanta, USA....
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Mike Czarick
University of Georgia
University of Georgia
Poultry411 App - Minimum Ventilation Calculator
Mike Czarick (University of Georgia) explains how this application can help you assess how much you need to ventilate your poultry house, in this interview during IPPE 2023 in Atlanta, USA....
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Sebastian Decap
Trouw Nutrition
Botanical solution to control blackhead disease (Histomoniasis) in turkeys
Sebastian Decap (Plantae Labs SpA) comments on this disease and the process of encapsulation for this additive so it can reach the ceca, in this interview during IPPE 2023 in Atlanta, USA....
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Craig Nelson Coon
University of Arkansas (USA)
University of Arkansas (USA)
Nutrient partitioning in poultry
Craig Coon (University of Arkansas) shares his knowledge regarding this subject, focusing on energy, proteins and amino acids, as well as the advances made in the industry throughout the years, in this interview during IPPE 2023 in Atlanta, USA....
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Determining the bioavailability of Vitamin A acetate concentrates after a 56-day temperature and humidity storage stress
Daniel De Leon (Texas A&M University) explains his research presented on the importance of Vitamin A in broiler diets, in this interview during IPPE 2023 in Atlanta, USA....
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Mike Persia
Virginia Tech
Virginia Tech
Evaluation of corn particle size on the growth performance, gut permeability, pellet quality, and litter moisture of turkey hens
Mike Persia (Virginia Tech) discusses differences in feeding with fine and coarse particles and their impact on gut health and performance, in this interview during IPPE 2023 in Atlanta, USA....
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Mike Persia
Virginia Tech
Virginia Tech
Nutritional alternatives to mitigate heat stress
Mike Persia (Virginia Tech) talks about the benefits of Direct-Fed Microbials (also Sulfur Amino Acid supplementation) to help manage the adverse effects of heat stress, in this interview during IPPE 2023 in Atlanta, USA....
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Fausto Solis
Wenger Feeds
Wenger Feeds
Hemp Seed Cake increases Fatty Acids, Enhances Gut Health but does not transfer Cannabinoids in Eggs and Tissues of Laying Hens
Fausto Solis (Wenger Feeds) explains the benefits of hemp seed cake in poultry production, in this interview during IPPE 2023 in Atlanta, USA....
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Tom Tabler
University of Tennessee (USA)
University of Tennessee (USA)
Impact of having better paw quality in poultry
Tom Tabler (The University of Tennessee) discusses how to manage poultry litter and effectively use ventilation to avoid health and welfare issues, in this interview during IPPE 2023 in Atlanta, USA....
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Tom Tabler
University of Tennessee (USA)
University of Tennessee (USA)
Importance of drinking water quality in poultry production
Tom Tabler (The University of Tennessee) explains why neglecting pH or the presence of bacteria in the water can prove costly, in this interview during IPPE 2023 in Atlanta, USA....
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Faazi Adam
Evonik Animal Nutrition
Evonik Animal Nutrition
Sustainable food production as a current challenge
Is sustainable food production one of the greatest global challenge the animal industry face? Faazi Adam, Director Sustainability at Evonik Animal Nutrition, speaks about it in this interview at IPPE 2023 ...
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Nelson Ruíz
Nelson Ruíz Nutrition LLC
Nelson Ruíz Nutrition LLC
Best sources of soybean meal and the importance of quality ingredients
Nelson Ruiz (Nelson Ruiz Nutrition) highlights the relevance of quality parameters in times of scarcity or supply chain issues, in this interview during IPPE 2023 in Atlanta, USA....
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Diego Martinez Patiño-Patroni
University of Arkansas (USA)
University of Arkansas (USA)
Body composition and fasting heat production of modern broilers and their relationship with dietary productive energy (Ark NE)
Diego Martínez (University of Arkansas) discusses the different models to measure and predict nutrition's impact on performance, in this interview during IPPE 2023 in Atlanta, USA....
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Nelson Ruíz
Nelson Ruíz Nutrition LLC
Nelson Ruíz Nutrition LLC
In vivo amino acid digestibility is inversely correlated to the trypsin and chymotrypsin inhibitor contents of soybean meal
Nelson Ruiz (Nelson Ruiz Nutrition) explains the relevance of trypsin and chymotrypsin inhibitor activity, in this interview during IPPE 2023 in Atlanta, USA....
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Garret Ashabranner
University of Georgia
University of Georgia
Using ultrasonic water meters as management tool early in the flock
Garret Ashabranner (University of Georgia) explains the different issues that can be identified by using water meters, in this interview during IPPE 2023 in Atlanta, USA....
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