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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.
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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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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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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Amine Benarbia (NOR-FEED) comments on the research presented, the benefits of botanical solutions, and the alternatives available for coccidiosis programs in this Engormix interview at IPPE 2026 in Atlanta. ...
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Victor Naranjo, Technical Director at Evonik Animal Nutrition, explains the main challenges nutritionists face when designing more precise feeding programs. He also highlights the benefits of nutrient-modelling tools like AMINOSpec® and shows how diet customization helps improve efficiency and resource utilization in animal production. ...
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FIGAP 2026: The Scientific And Technological Exhibition Of The Livestock Industry
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Introduction Advancing our knowledge of animal nutrition has been a globally significant research field for approaching a century. The vast knowledge accumulated on how to meet the nutritional requirements of livestock has allowed researchers to evolve towards use of nutrition to achieve the wider aims of global food security. In parallel to the highly focused advances in animal nutrition, other researchers were grappling with the seemingly intractable conflict between globalized...
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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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Aldo Rossi (Amlan International) comments on developing natural products to improve performance, gut integrity, immune function, and resilience to pathogenic challenges, in this Engormix interview at IPPE 2026 in Atlanta. ...
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Jana Brackenridge (Adisseo) explains how precision nutrition tools, NIR technology, and digestibility testing help poultry producers reduce feed costs, improve efficiency, and maintain bird performance with greater confidence. ...
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Dirty egg problem solved by dietary tributyrin supplementation in layers
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John Boney (Penn State University) comments on nutrient segregation, feed quality, pellet degradation, and on-farm feed sampling methods, in this Engormix interview....
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Madalina Diaconu (EW Nutrition) explains their current projects, as well as their solutions aimed at helping producers with important challenges, such as Coccidiosis and Necrotic Enteritis, during this Engormix interview at IPPE 2026 in Atlanta. ...
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Prices Hold, Pressures Build: What’s Moving the Veterinary API Market
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Ricky Thaper, Joint Secretary of the Poultry Federation of India, speaks about the rapid growth of India’s poultry industry and the key challenges it faces today. He points out the critical role of feed availability, soybean nutrition, and policy decisions in shaping competitiveness, exports, and the future of the sector. ...
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Gwen Venable (Executive Vice President - Expo & Communication Services) comments on the success of IPPE 2026 in Atlanta, and shares the dates for next year's edition: Jan. 26-28, 2027. ...
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1. Introduction Currently, with chickens on the path to becoming the most consumed meat worldwide and considering their potential role as reservoirs for zoonotic diseases, proper farm management has become a critical priority within the One Health framework, which emphasizes the interconnectedness of animal, human, and environmental health [1]. Concomitant with the increase of meat production, the escalating persistent problem of bacteria becoming resistant to antibiotics is linked...
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1. Introduction Over the last few hundred years, humans have influenced the evolution of multiple animal species and different ecosystems involved in animal production [1]. This approach has led to the genetic change of domestic animals and has undoubtedly been driven by agriculture. The most important genetic changes in poultry production have occurred in the previous 60 years. Modern broiler chickens are likely the clearest example of these genetic improvements. Newborn chicks grow...
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The International Production & Processing Expo (IPPE) offers attendees access to the latest in protein and feed technology through exhibits and educational programming. TECHTalks are free, 20-minute technical presentations, offered each day at IPPE. For the 2026 IPPE, 90 presentations will be given in the TECHTalks theaters in the A-Hall at Booth A244, in the B-Hall at Booth B45011 and the C-Hall at Booth C14128.
The TECHTalks presentations will address many topics, including...
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Dr. Rishabh Chugh, Director of Brinda Feeds Private Limited, shares his perspective on the evolving poultry feed sector in India. He discusses feed cost volatility, the role of alternative protein ingredients, sustainability through local sourcing, and the need for innovation, education, and smarter regulation to drive the industry forward. ...
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Dr. Christian Lukshed (Addcon) reports on the positive industry outlook and highlights Addcon’s concept of supporting animal performance ...
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Dr Swati B, a veterinarian and technical team member at ABTL, addresses the growing challenge of antimicrobial resistance in poultry production. She explains how natural, synergistic solutions can reduce pathogenic load, improve gut health and immunity, and support antibiotic-free poultry systems aligned with One Health principles. ...
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