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This important topic has been on my radar as an animal nutritionist. I added the take-home message from this excellent talk to my list below. Thanks for sharing!
Some solutions to mitigate the adverse effects of heat stress:
1. Dietary considerations:
1.1. stimulate feed intake by feeding crumble; feed during the cool hours as much as possible; increase feeding frequency; top-dress the feed using oyster shell meal, molasses, etc.)
1.2. Increase dietary energy so the birds can get their nutrient...
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Dear Dr. Kotaiah Talapaneni, Thank you for your message. Gano-met ® is a natural liquid immune enhancer without antibiotics, containing Ganoderma lucidum fermented extract. Ganoderma lucidum consists of more than 400 biologically active compounds such as polysaccharides and triterpenoids. Ganoderma lucidum polysaccharides can block or slow down the oxidation reaction to protect the integrity of the cell membrane. So in all our animal experiments animals have better...
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Broiler trial in the Netherlands confirms 2018 EFSA scientific opinion on methionine sources while validating the experimental approach
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Introduction Microorganisms constitute the largest fraction of biodiversity on Earth. Their functions are highly diverse, with fundamental roles to maintain chemical equilibria and cycles in their respective environments. It is, therefore, surprising that many humans consider all microorganisms as ”dangerous”, particularly when it comes to equating bacteria with pathogens (Musso et al., 2010; B¨ackhed, 2011). As another aspect, the prokaryotic bacteria that have...
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Finding solutions for the food safety challenges of tomorrow is what keeps our scientific team asking questions about the industry's needs and listening for those key details that will enable us to design products that support food and feed safety both now and in the future. We are proud to serve global food and agriculture....
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When placing chicks it is crucial to their future performance and health to make sure the litter they are placed upon has been thoroughly warmed. Though the air in a house can be heated relatively quickly, insuring the litter throughout a brooding area is heated to between 85°F and 95°F can take from 12 and 36 hours depending on the type of heating system, level of air movement, house tightness, litter moisture level, etc. Since the chicks are in constant contact with the litter,...
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Antonio Martínez Sánchez, General Manager at LIPTOSA, explains the mode of action and uses of some phytogenics solutions.
Certain information associated with products, their composition and claims may be different depending on the geographical region and may not be applicable in all countries. Liptosa reserves the right to adapt to the requirements and legislation in each case. The information and technical recommendations provided herein are based on Liptosa's current knowledge and...
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Cordyceps militaris is widely used as a tonic for vitality and longevity for thousands of years by the Chinese, it is a rare and exotic Chinese medicinal mushroom. Cordyceps militaris also used for a long time as a nutraceutical food in Korea and Japan. The medical potential of the metabolites of Cordyceps militaris has been widely reviewed. Cordycepin, or 3'-deoxyadenosine, is the major active secondary metabolite of Cordyceps militaris ....
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Evonik’s animal feed solutions quench livestock thirst and reduce the environmental impact of meat and dairy production WHITEPAPER According to the UN, four billion people experience severe water scarcity for at least a month a year – and due to our unsustainable use of freshwater and other resources, water stress will increase further. One of the drivers is water-intensive meat and dairy production, which accounts for roughly a quarter of the global water...
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Historic existence of Indian Poultry Industry from the last 50 years not only have created many milestones but also evolved as major rural employment generator producing the ultimate protein. Poultry meat production increased from 3.725 million tons in 2014 to 8.80...
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In this interview, Mr. O.P. Singh - Managing Director of ABTL Enzymes, shares his comments on meat consumption in India and his messages for the poultry industry...
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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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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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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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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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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) 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 (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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Broiler trial in the Netherlands confirms 2018 EFSA scientific opinion on methionine sources while validating the experimental approach
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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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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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