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Phytogenics in poultry nutrition
Phytogenics, also known as phytobiotics, are natural bioactive compounds of botanical origin that are used as alternatives to antibiotic growth promoters (AGPs) and are added to feed to enhance animal performance. Although phytogenics encompass a wide variety of substances of biological origin, formulation, chemical characterization, and purity, they can be classified into four groups: (1) herbs (products obtained from flowering, woody, and nonperennial plants); (2) botanicals (whole or processed parts of a plant, such as roots, leaves, tree bark, and spices); (3) essential oils (hydro-distilled extracts of volatile plant compounds); and (4) oleoresins (anhydrous solvent-based extracts). These plant-derived products do not contain residues, are natural, and are less toxic than synthetic antibiotics or inorganic chemicals. Many are generally recognized as safe (GRAS) by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) and can be used as feed additives in animal nutrition.
1. Introduction The current global challenge of achieving food security and ensuring access to sufficient, nutritious, and safe food for all while maintaining or improving agricultural sustainability has been presented in the United Nations’ Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs), particularly Goal 2, which refers to Zero Hunger. This goal emphasizes the necessity to end hunger while achieving food security through improved nutrition and promote sustainable agricultural practices...
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Mr. Narender Reddy, CEO of Natural Remedies, explores the evolving landscape of natural solutions in the poultry industry, focusing on the increasing adoption of phytogenics as effective alternatives to antibiotics....
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Amine Benarbia (NOR-FEED) explains the attributes of saponins and how supplementation can support a coccidiosis vaccination program in this Engormix interview during IPPE 2025 in Atlanta, USA....
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Midian Nascimento dos Santos (Trouw Nutrition) shares her research on essential oils and how they can improve feed conversion and performance in this Engormix interview during IPPE 2025 in Atlanta, USA....
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Jonathan Cade comments on his new role as Chairman of the U.S. Poultry & Egg Association
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Introduction Over the years, broilers have become more efficient, with lower feed conversion ratios (FCR; Martinez et al., 2020), more efficient energy partitioning (Martinez et al., 2022d), higher lean body mass contents (Maharjan et al., 2020), higher meat production, with relatively more meat in the breast than the leg quarters (Martinez et al., 2022e). For this reason, they are more sensitive to adverse conditions, such as those affecting gut health and, consequently, the ability...
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Introduction Over the years, broilers have become more efficient, with lower feed conversion ratios (FCR; Martinez et al., 2020), more efficient energy partitioning (Martinez et al., 2022d), higher lean body mass contents (Maharjan et al., 2020), higher meat production, with relatively more meat in the breast than the leg quarters (Martinez et al., 2022e). For this reason, they are more sensitive to adverse conditions, such as those affecting gut health and, consequently, the ability...
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Amine Benarbia (NOR-FEED) Eimeria spp. completes its life cycle within the host’s gastrointestinal tract. its reproduction has been known to damage enterocytes, leading to decreased growth performance and welfare in chickens. Controlling the reproduction cycle and limiting oocyst excretion could explain the observed efficacy of steroidal saponin-based standardized premixture -Norponin XO- (NPXO) supplementation in chicken. The objective of this...
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Kurt Wegleitner (Phytobiotics), shares insights at Poultry India. Learn about the launch of their third-generation product, Sangrovit, in India and its potential to revolutionize animal nutrition. With 20 years of experience in the Indian market, Kurt highlights the impressive growth and professionalism of the country's animal nutrition and poultry industries, setting benchmarks for global markets....
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Meet Anushrav Gulati, Director of Nurture Technology, as he shares insights into the transformative journey of the animal nutrition industry. Specializing in herbal and natural feed additives, Nurture is committed to replacing synthetic chemicals with sustainable, Ayurveda-inspired solutions....
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Dr. Abhinav Saika, Group Product Manager at Himalaya Wellness Company, discusses evolving poultry trends in South Central Asia. He highlights the shift towards natural, antibiotic-free solutions and emphasizes the role of phyto-compounds and probiotics in sustainable poultry production....
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Dr Shivi Maini, General Manager (Technical) at Indian Herbs, speaks about Gutnectar, a Phyto-Synbiotic for healthy gut functions in poultry birds...
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Stephanie Ladirat, Technology Director at NUQO Feed Additives, introduces NUQO NEX, a pioneering product combining phytogenics and phycogenics, which enhances feed efficiency, body weight gain, and overall animal performance. ...
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FIGAP 2026: The Scientific And Technological Exhibition Of The Livestock Industry
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1. Introduction Avian coccidiosis, caused by Eimeria spp., is one of the vulnerable enteric diseases and is endemic in vast areas of the tropical and subtropical regions [1]. It reduces growth performance affecting chicken meat production and accounts for about 30% of the total expenses on medications and other pharmacological products used to control poultry diseases [2]. Out of seven recognized species, E. acervulina, E. necatrix , and E. tenella cause...
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LIPTOSA's Commitment to Africa: Expanding Horizons at VIV Africa 2024 Last month, LIPTOSA made a strong statement of its commitment to the African market by participating once again in VIV Africa 2024, the leading trade show for animal production professionals in Sub-Saharan Africa. The event took place from October...
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Introduction: 1. The Economy of the Dominican Republic is the 7th economy in Latin America, being also the largest and most important in all of Central America and the Caribbean, occupying first place and obtaining regional leadership. 2. The annual production of balanced feed is approximately 2.4 million tons3. Current monthly production: 3. -22.5...
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Milk thistle (Silybum marianum) is a natural ingredient that offers significant health benefits when used as an additive for farm animals. At Liptosa, we recognize the importance of supporting animal health through natural solutions, and milk thistle is a key component of our approach. The active ingredient in milk...
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1. Introduction Gut microbiota, represented by bacteria, archaea, viruses, and eukaryotes, take part in regulating several functions in both humans and animals [1]. It has been estimated that the chicken gut can be colonized by at least 1000 different microbial strains that are involved in maintaining the intestinal health of hens while sustaining productivity and growth [2,3]. This microbiota takes part in various metabolic pathways related to nutrient digestion and absorption,...
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1. Introduction The increase in food demand driven by population growth, coupled with the reduction in the supply of raw materials owing to factors such as climate change, poses a significant challenge for the agricultural and livestock sectors. Among the different processes associated with egg production, the feeding of hens represents the largest source of environmental impact [1]. Nonetheless, the revaluation of agrifood by-products through their incorporation into animal diets...
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In the quest for more productive animals, additives such as liquorice and peppermint are emerging as powerful tools in animal nutrition. These herbal ingredients offer a range of benefits, from improving digestion to supporting respiratory function, making them ideal supplements for optimising animal performance. By harnessing their unique...
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Antimicrobial resistance (AMR) has become a serious problem in poultry farms that can threaten both poultry and human health. An increasing number of studies have been conducted on exploring antimicrobial alternative such as essential oils (EO). The objective of this study was to evaluate the effects of encapsulated EO including cinnamaldehyde (CIN) and citral (CIT) alone or in combination (CIN+CIT) on growth performance, meat quality, gut health, and AMR phenotypes, genotypes, and virulence...
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