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Poultry gut health
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.
Overview Corn is the most common feed ingredient used in poultry nutrition. Maize contributes with up to 65% of the metabolizable energy and 20% of crude protein in poultry diets (Gehring et al., 2013; Dei, 2017). Its average nutritional value is well-known, but it is accepted that the variability in its composition and energy value is a very common issue with great impact on poultry performance and health (Cowieson, 2005; Gehring et al., 2013; Latham et al., 2016;...
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Joginder Singh Uppal. Regional Business Director at Proteon Pharmaceuticals India, talks about the experience and success of using bacteriophages in the Indian Subcontinent
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The impact of extruded soybean processing temperatures conditions on broiler’s ileal and cecal microbiota composition and function
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Tryptophan, Serotonin & Melatonin Tryptophan (Trp) is an essential amino acid (AA), which is the building block of protein, therefore it cannot be synthesized by the body itself and must be obtained through food; it is important for many metabolic functions. Trp supplementation improves...
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Introduction Protein besides biologically active compound in the body exists as enzymes & hormones, also plays important role in physiology of living organisms. Soybean meal (SBM) is complete conventional protein source with well-balanced amino acids profile. On the other hand due to increase in prices of SBM, alternative sources like groundnut cake, sunflower meal, guar meal, rapeseed cake, cotton seed cake, copra meal, maize gluten, DDGS etc. are used, but they have...
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Overview of Performance of Listed Vitamin Companies in 2023
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BEST-PRO is a most formidable alternative protein source along with probiotics. BEST-PRO is a unique combination of highly bioavailable protein with probiotics which helps to optimize protein requirement of birds, improve gut health, growth performance and production parameters....
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Introduction Probiotics are living microorganisms which when administered in adequate amount confer health benefits on the host. Probiotics are one of the more efficient methods of pathogen control and have not detrimental effects to the environment as...
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Ana Maria Villegas (Evonik Animal Nutrition) speaks about some strategies for preventing and controlling Necrotic Enteritis in poultry flocks...
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Oxidative stress is a biological process which is produced as a result of an imbalance between the generation of oxygen free radicals and the antioxidants that remove them, favorable to the first ones. In animals, free radicals are generated by endogenous pathways in aerobic metabolic processes, as well as exogenous vias, particularly after stress situations caused by inadequate environmental factors (such as temperature, relative humidity, poor air quality and/or presence...
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Competitive exclusion is a natural way to preserve the gut ecosystem. Intake of many ingredients such as prebiotics, fibres as well as balanced nutrients together with optimal health of the gut integrity are the main issues. Stressful situations in animals, due to feed contamination, unbalanced diets, heat stress, lowered immune response, etc. can disrupt the balance of the flora. ...
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Dr. Hugo Romero, Global Strategic Poultry Technology Manager at Novus International, points out the benefits of Copper supplementation in poultry production.
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Poultry researchers show there’s no safe amount of moldy corn
Poultry scientists are taking a close look at moldy corn in an effort to better protect animal and human health. In a recent study, published in Poultry Science ® , researchers measured bird performance and examined mycotoxin levels when laying hens were fed different amounts of moldy corn.
Mycotoxin are toxins made by...
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Ana Maria Villegas, Technical Services Manager for Gut Health Solutions at Evonik, points out some of the factors associated with Necrotic Enteritis in poultry, and how they can be managed
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Joginder Singh Uppal, Regional Business Director, points out how Bacteriophages are an innovation for a better future...
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Luis Miguel Gomez (Solla Group, Colombia) shared insights on the effects of feed restrictions in poultry, during the 1st PoultryUniverse Coccidiosis Congress in Curitiba, Brazil....
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Dr. Alain Riggi from Phileo by Lesaffre points out some trials on how Actisaf Sc 47 HR+ delivers positive effects on poultry production...
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Dr. Junaid Syed, Assistant General Manager and Head of International Business, Rossari Biotech Limited, talks about the challenges in poultry production and the solutions offered by Rossari....
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In order to guarantee the world protein supply, the key issues are the improvement in productivity and the efficiency of resources. Intensive poultry farming, being the only one used by all cultures around the world shows the best performance for eggs and meat production, as the main source of animal protein supply. Current poultry meat and egg production faces a permanent challenge to improve its productivity, including greater efficiency of nutritional and environmental resources to...
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During October 4th - 6th our Research & Development team participated in the 𝗟𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗻 𝗔𝗺𝗲𝗿𝗶𝗰𝗮𝗻 𝗦𝗰𝗶𝗲𝗻𝘁𝗶𝗳𝗶𝗰 𝗖𝗼𝗻𝗳𝗲𝗿𝗲𝗻𝗰𝗲 𝟮𝟬𝟮𝟮, which took place in Iguazú Falls, Paraná, Brazil. Our...
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The impact of extruded soybean processing temperatures conditions on broiler’s ileal and cecal microbiota composition and function
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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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The importance of phytogenic and nutraceutical solutions based in botanical compounds and natural ingredients for the prevention of diseases lies in the fact that there are more than 10.000 plants with medicinal properties that can be found in nature: a huge variety of natural sources of...
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