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I. INTRODUCTION Necrotic enteritis (NE) is of great concern to the poultry industry due to its deteriorating impact on production and increasing mortality, resulting in a US$6 billion global economic loss (Wade and Keyburn, 2015). The causative agent of NE is Clostridium perfringens, a gram-positive spore-forming anaerobic bacterium. The subclinical form of NE is financially more devastating than the clinical form. This is due to a lack of obvious symptoms resulting in a delayed...
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I. INTRODUCTION Clay minerals and yeast fractions are regarded as effective tools for the prevention of the negative effects of toxic compounds in animal feed and production (Kubena et al., 1990; Lillehoj et al., 2016; M’Sadeq et al., 2015; Phillips et al., 1988). Clays and yeast fractions, when added to animal feeds, can adsorb certain toxic materials in the gastrointestinal tract of the animals, reducing their bioavailability. Dietary supplementation with clays has been shown...
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I. INTRODUCTION In poultry meat production birds face several challenges, all of which disturb the normal functioning of the organism, with the gastrointestinal tract being the most affected. This results in impaired absorption of nutrients, leading to reduced performance and increased mortality. Previously general practice was to feed antibiotics at sub-therapeutic levels to enable birds to cope with the challenges during growth (Wati et al. 2015). With the European Union passing...
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I. INTRODUCTION Microbial enzymes are now routinely used in broiler chicken diets to reduce the effects of antinutritive factors (ANF) in feed and/or improve the digestion of nutrients (Bedford, 2011). There is a suite of enzymes that target ANF such as non-starch polysaccharides (NSP) and phytic acid as well as products which improve the digestion of nutrients such as protein and minerals. The major cereals used in poultry diets are wheat, maize, sorghum and barley. The objective of...
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In the world of animal feed manufacturing, some parameters shout: protein levels, energy values, additive profiles. Others whisper, quietly shaping performance from behind the scenes. Particle size is one of those silent drivers. And yet, for monogastric species like pigs and poultry, it can be the difference between optimal feed conversion and costly inefficiencies. I’ve spent over three decades in feed process technology, and if there’s one...
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Andrew Vignati from VICAM shares how a small feed mill in Arkansas recovered from a contamination crisis using on-site mycotoxin testing. ...
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FIGAP 2026: The Scientific And Technological Exhibition Of The Livestock Industry
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Dr. Óscar Vázquez from Evonik highlights how high-digestibility ingredients, metabolic additives, and GuanAMINO supplementation improve energy utilization, reduce feed costs, and enhance broiler performance sustainably. ...
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Dr. Ajay Chopra, a poultry consultant, tackles challenges like rising feed costs, viral diseases, and biosecurity. He stresses the importance of vaccination, scattered poultry farming, and farmer education for growth. With low egg consumption and high protein needs in India, he envisions a bright future for the industry, highlighting eggs' role in addressing malnutrition....
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Evaluation of methionine sources on performance and carcass traits of broilers at different dietary sulfur amino acid levels under northern European and middle Eastern conditions
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Lokesh Kedia, Director of Lemontech Agro Products, shares insights into the company’s rapid growth since its establishment in 2020. With a focus on quality over price, Lemontech Agro is addressing the evolving needs of India’s poultry industry, providing superior FCR (feed conversion ratio) and support to farmers....
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Mr. V. Satish, a feed manufacturer from Tamil Nadu, talks about the key challenges in India’s poultry industry, such as egg marketing issues and seasonal fluctuations. He also shares his vision for innovation, including a new liquid egg product aimed at making egg consumption more accessible to the masses.
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Lost in the Market Uncertainty Caused by the Outbreak
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P. Pradeep Kumar, Managing Director at Kasturi Poultry Farms, shares insights into the company’s rapid growth, processing 1.2 million birds weekly with plans for further expansion. ...
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1. Introduction Enzymes have been developed as feed additives to improve the digestion and absorption of nutrients. The first phytase products entered the market in 1991 and have since been used extensively in monogastrics. Supplementation with exogenous phytases in cereal vegetable-based diets has been shown to improve monogastric animal production and can also contribute to breaking down phytates. This reduces phosphorus contamination and improves the utilization of phytic...
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1. Introduction Recent trends in food animal production emphasize reducing antibiotic use due to the growing threat of antimicrobial-resistant bacteria [1,2]. Consequently, there is a critical need for sustainable alternatives that promote growth and health while maintaining production efficiency. Phytobiotics are plant-derived compounds that have emerged as promising candidates for this role [3]. Unlike antibiotics, phytobiotics do not contribute to antimicrobial resistance or...
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1. Introduction Intestinal health is a crucial parameter in ensuring the health of birds and the optimal use of nutrients because of its various functions, namely the digestion and absorption of nutrients, the secretion of mucins and immunoglobulins, and selective protection against pathogens [1]. This topic has gained even more interest in poultry production because of increasing demands for economic efficiency, animal welfare, food safety, reducing environmental impact, and...
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1. Introduction Broiler chicken feed represents approximately 75% of production costs, a figure that is expected to increase due to the commodity nature of animal feed ingredients, especially soybean oil, a primary raw material in feed production [1,2]. Currently, there are few alternative energy sources to soybean oil available for reducing production costs in poultry farming. Given these challenges, there is a growing need to explore alternative energy sources in broiler...
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1. Introduction The misuse and overuse of antibiotics in humans and livestock animals are primary drivers of antimicrobial resistance [1,2], which is projected to become the leading cause of global human mortality by 2050 [1]. Consequently, the subtherapeutic use of medically important antibiotics for growth promotion and disease prevention in livestock has been banned in an increasing number of countries; however, this ban has inadvertently increased the risk of infections in...
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1. Introduction Eggs and meat from poultry are indispensable protein sources in people's meals in Bangladesh [1]. However, the advancement in the poultry production is often interrupted by the overwhelming occurrence of infectious diseases in low resource settings of developing countries such as Bangladesh. Occurrence of these diseases, which incur a colossal loss due to less production of a quality product and also from the treatment cost, are attributable to noncompliance...
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1. Introduction Influenza A virus (IAV) is an enveloped RNA virus, a member of the Orthomyxoviri dae family, and is known to infect humans, mammals, and birds [1]. The virus is subtyped based on the antigenic cross-reactivity and sequence identity of two surface glycoproteins, namely, hemagglutinin (HA) and neuraminidase (NA) [2]. Excluding the recently identified H17N10 and H18N11 in bats, 16 HA and 9NAIAV subtypes have been identified in mammals and birds to date...
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Mycotoxin detection: VICAM builds a stronger and more sustainable future for food
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1. Introduction Welfare assessment in animals has increasingly emphasized the need for objective, non-invasive measures that reliably reflect physiological and psychological states [1–4]. In this context, pupillometry (the measurement of pupil dynamics) has gained traction as a valuable tool, particularly in human psychological and neurological research [5,6]. The pupil’s diameter is known to change in response to a variety of internal and external stimuli, including...
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Jose J. Bruzual (Senior Poultry Veterinarian, Aviagen) comments on the benefits of this grading method and its relevance to the poultry industry in this Engormix interview. ...
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