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The efficient conversion of feed into its basic components for optimal nutrient absorption is vital for both broiler and broiler breeder production and welfare. Gut health, an intricate and complex area combining nutrition, microbiology, immunology and physiology, has a key role to play. When gut health is compromised, digestion and nutrient absorption are affected which, in turn, can have a detrimental effect on feed conversion leading to economic loss and a greater susceptibility to disease. In addition, recent changes in legislation on the use of antimicrobials, differing feed requirements and more efficient birds highlight the need for a better understanding of gut function and gut health.
Introduction The modern poultry industry is under increasing pressure to optimize efficiency following the phase-out of antibiotic growth promoters (AGPs). To achieve this, we must prioritize gastrointestinal tract (GIT) health to ensure effective nutrient...
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Héctor Leyva-Jiménez (United Animal Health) shares his research on the impact of probiotics on fly populations in poultry farms, in this Engormix interview at IPPE 2026 in Atlanta. ...
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Anita Menconi, Regional Business Director, Specialty Nutrition, Americas at Evonik, explains how this probiotic simplifies life for feed manufacturers and producers. From operational ease to compatibility with AGPs and anticoccidials in complex feed programs, she breaks down why flexibility and stability matter in real-world production systems. ...
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Butyrate is a short-chain fatty acid that can be given as a dietary additive to support intestinal health and poultry performance. Providing butyrate in a protected form that reaches the hindgut could have different effects than an earlier-absorbed butyric acid salt. To compare these additives, 468 broiler chicks were housed 12 birds per pen, with 13 pens per dietary treatment. Birds were fed a three-phase feeding regimen for 42 d divided into three dietary treatments: a negative...
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The increasing demand for sustainable livestock production has intensified global interest in phytogenic feed additives (PFAs) as viable alternatives to conventional antibiotic growth promoters. This comprehensive review, authored by Sarbani Biswas and In Ho Kim and published in the Journal of Animal Science and Technology (DOI: 10.5187/jast.2025.e26), explores how plant-derived compounds like essential oils, herbs, and spices are redefining non-ruminant nutrition. The study synthesizes...
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Effects of dietary amino acids in ameliorating intestinal function during enteric challenges in broiler chickens
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1. Introduction Corn plays an important role in broiler diets due to its high energy contribution, which makes it an essential ingredient for optimal development and productive performance of broilers [1]. On average, corn provides around 3378 kcal/kg ME [2], which represents around 65% of the energy content of a typical broiler diet [3]. Most of the energy value of corn comes from its high amount of digestible starch. Additionally, corn is rich in essential amino acids such as...
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Introduction: Using low-dose antibiotics as feed additives can enhance poultry and swine performance. However, such practices have led to bacterial resistance and antibiotic residues in animal-derived foods. Consequently, there has been a shift towards finding replacements for antibiotics as growth promoters (AGPs). Among the various alternatives, organic acids have emerged as a significant option. Acidifiers have gained attention as viable alternatives to antibiotics in poultry...
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Fernanda Castro (Cargill) explains how microbiome intelligence technology can help assess the flock's status and then choose the best strategy. As an example, she presented research on crude protein levels of diets during this Engormix interview at IPPE 2026 in Atlanta. ...
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Necrotic Enteritis (NE), primarily caused by Clostridium perfringens , stands as one of the most devastating gastrointestinal pathologies in modern poultry production, with global economic losses estimated at approximately US$6 billion annually. Beyond its high clinical mortality rates,...
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FIGAP 2026: The Scientific And Technological Exhibition Of The Livestock Industry
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1. Introduction Coccidiosis is the first and most economically significant parasitic disease afflicting chicken welfare and, consequently, the world’s poultry industry [1]. E. tenella is the causal agent of cecal coccidiosis, and this species is regularly isolated from broiler farms worldwide [2]. Chemoprophylaxis and live wild-type/attenuated coccidia vaccines are currently used as preventative methods [3,4]. Protective immunity can be achieved by infecting chickens...
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The practice of reducing dietary protein along with supplemented amino acids has the potential to result in impaired performance and unbalanced supply of amino acids. There is little published information on the impact such diets have on intestinal health. An experiment was conducted to study the effect of low protein (LP) diets compared with a standard (SP) diet and a high protein (HP) diet on intestinal permeability and performance. This experiment had two parts. The first part was related...
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The constant challenge of maintaining feed safety is highlighted in the comprehensive review "Implication of Fusariotoxins in poultry production. Review," authored by Gabriela Guadalupe Gómez Verduzco, Ernesto Ávila González, Guillermo Téllez Isaías, Juan Carlos Del Río García, and Jacqueline Uribe Rivera, published in Revista Mexicana de Ciencias Pecuarias, DOI: 10.22319/rmcp.v15i2.6090. While feed represents up to 70% of total production...
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Modern poultry production demands extreme efficiency, where intestinal health is no longer just a biological metric but the cornerstone of economic sustainability. This comprehensive review, authored by Christiane Silva Souza, Flávio Medeiros Vieites, Lucas Rodrigo Justino, and colleagues, and published in Research, Society and Development (DOI: 10.33448/rsd-v9i3.2475), explores the intricate symbiotic relationship between the avian microbiome and the host's physiological systems....
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Vetanco, an international reference laboratory in animal health announces the appointment of Dr. Michael Kogut as its new Director of R&D for Host Defenses and Immunity.
Together with Dr. Sherry Layton, Dr. Mariano Fernández Miyakawa, Dr. Andrés...
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Gastrointestinal health remains a primary hurdle for commercial poultry success, traditionally managed through prophylactic antibiotics. however, shifting regulatory landscapes and consumer demands are driving the search for reliable alternatives. In the study "Dietary sodium diformate improves productivity index in broilers under tropical conditions," researchers Christian Lückstädt, Stevan Petrović, and Prasad Kulkarni from ADDCON, Germany, presented at the Tropentag 2025...
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Afla V ONE 5 - 300 ppb Method for Total Aflatoxin Detection in Complete Feeds and Pet Food
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Bruce Rathgeber, Organizing Committee Chair for the World Poultry Congress 2026, shares the activities planned for this important event that will take place in Toronto, Canada, on July 13-17. ...
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Ravi Kulkarni (NC State University) explains the importance of early detection to avoid the significant economic and health repercussions of the disease, in this Engormix interview at IPPE 2026 in Atlanta. ...
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Technical Advances in Vitamin Physical Properties and Premix Performance
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Sami Dridi, Scientific Committee Chair for the World Poultry Congress 2026, speaks on the different research categories to be discussed at this event, including smart farming and artificial intelligence. ...
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