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Alternative feed additives have promising importance in broiler production due to the ban on the use of certain antibiotics. The most used antibiotic alternatives in broiler production are phytogenics, organic acids, prebiotics, probiotics, enzymes, and their derivatives. Antibiotic alternatives have been reported to increase feed intake, stimulate digestion, improve feed efficiency, increase growth performance, and reduce the incidence of diseases by modulating the intestinal microbiota and immune system, inhibiting pathogens, and improving intestinal integrity. Simply, the gut microbiota is the target to raise the health benefits and growth-promoting effects of feed additives on broilers. Therefore, naturally available feed additives are promising antibiotic alternatives for broilers.
INTRODUCTION Cereal grains and vegetable protein sources contain between 10-75% of non-starch polysaccharides (NSP). NSP in cereals form part of the cell wall structure and in vegetable proteins, such as legumes, may also play a role as an energy storage material. As far as monogastric animal nutrition is concerned, NSP as the major part of fibre (fibre is the sum of NSP and lignin) are regarded as feed components that...
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Introduction In recent years, chicken meat has undergone a surge in popularity, outpacing other meats as a result of several key conditions. Competitive prices and lower cost than those of other meats (Augustyńska-Prejsnar et al., 2019; Dalle Zotte et al., 2020; Sujiwo et al., 2018), high-quality protein content (Chmiel et al., 2019; Yalcin et al., 2019), and appealing sensory qualities (Damaziak et al., 2019) have all contributed to the increase...
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An important article has just been published (Li et al., 2026, Poultry Science, https://doi.org/10.1016/j.psj.2026.106629).
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ABSTRACT: Allicin, a natural compound with antibacterial and antioxidant properties, is a promising feed additive as an alternative to antibiotics.
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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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1. Introduction Mycotoxins are low molecular weight secondary metabolites produced under appropriate humidity and temperature conditions by filamentous fungi that pose serious risks to animal and human health [1]. With over 300 types of mycotoxins identified to date, mycotoxins can accumulate in various feeds and foods and make agricultural products unfit for consumption [2]. However, many mycotoxins remain poorly understood due to limited knowledge of their toxicokinetics and...
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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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Optimizing Fat Incorporation in Broiler Feed A Cost-Effective and Nutritional Perspective Author: A.Ashraf Ali Introduction Fat is an essential component in broiler feed, serving as a highly concentrated energy source and playing a crucial role in growth performance, feed efficiency, and meat quality. Selecting the right fat source is critical to balancing cost-effectiveness, energy value, and essential fatty acid (EFA) requirements. In this article,...
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