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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.
1. Introduction “Feed-food competition” was defined as “the tensions and trade-offs between two alternative uses for edible crops: direct consumption by humans versus feeding livestock” (1). However, feed-food competition includes the use of production resources, such as land, wild fish, and water, and labor, capital, and ecosystem services. The allocation of these resources between all their possible uses is often determined by which end use is most...
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1. Introduction Salmonella enterica is one of the main causes of foodborne disease, representing a worldwide problem for public health systems [1]. This species consists of more than 2600 serovars described to date [2,3]. S. enterica serovars can cause infections in humans ranging from gastroenteritis, associated with non-typhoidal Salmonella (NTS), to typhoid fever [4]. NTS are estimated to cause more than 93.8 million infections and 155,000 deaths per year globally [5,6]. The main...
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Antonio Martínez Sánchez, General Manager at LIPTOSA, explains the mode of action and uses of some phytogenics solutions.
Certain information associated with products, their composition and claims may be different depending on the geographical region and may not be applicable in all countries. Liptosa reserves the right to adapt to the requirements and legislation in each case. The information and technical recommendations provided herein are based on Liptosa's current knowledge and...
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Gonzalo Moreno (FENAVI Executive President) comments on all the activities prepared for the 2024 FENAVI Congress that will take place from June 4th to 6th, in Bogota, Colombia....
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INTRODUCTION Natural medicinal products originating from herbs and spices have been used as feed additives for poultry (Guo et al., 2004). Compared with synthetic antibiotics or inorganic chemicals, these plant-derived products have proven to be natural, less toxic, residue-free, and are thought to be ideal feed additives in feeds for animal production (Wang et al., 1998). Any attempt to improve poultry production and increase its efficiency, therefore, needs to focus on the...
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In many regions, animal production under hot conditions is a major challenge and is expected to become more common in the future. During heat stress, several strategies are used to dissipate excess heat. When high temperatures, water consumption increases, and feed intake decreases (thus reducing nutrient absorption).In order to dissipate heat, livestock will increase the heart and breathing rate. Metabolism is severely affected and usually leads to oxidative stress. Poultry is a...
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How Does Coccidiosis Affect Poultry Farming, and What Strategies Can Mitigate Its Impact?
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Introduction Food safety is a central concern in the poultry industry, with pathogens such as Salmonella causing outbreaks associated with meat and eggs [1]. Nearly 1 in 25 packages of chicken products at the average grocery store are contaminated with Salmonella, and Salmonella causes 1.35 million cases of infection every year in the United States (US) [1]. A multi-state Salmonella Enteritidis outbreak in 2021 connected to not ready-to-eat (RTE) products has refocused producer...
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After shocks of corona still present the prices of ingredients all over high and for a nutritionist its the biggest challenge to meet the nutritional requirements of the broiler especially. I think every country should on their feet in a sense of ingredients growing that used in the feed formulation. that will definitely reduce the cost of production ultimately will give a free hand to nutritionist to use in the feed formulation....
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Mycotoxin detection: VICAM builds a stronger and more sustainable future for food
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Can betaine replace any methione? Ana Gavrau, Global Technical Product Manager at Agrana, answers this questions and goes deeper on the function of betaine in poultry nutrition in this video.
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Aaron Cowieson (DSM) talks about enzymes, amino acids and feed formulation in poultry nutrition, during this Engormix interview....
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This is a call for abstracts for the 2024 Poultry Science Association Latin American Scientific Conference. Abstracts must be submitted in English using the ...
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High stocking density and environmental factors such as acute heat stress, health challenges, bacterial or viral exposure, and mycotoxin-contaminated diets may cause serious stress of laying in modern intensive egg production systems. Laying hens under immunological stress are susceptible to pathogen infection due to an imbalance in immune response and cecal microbiota. Laying hens that are raised under the conditions of intensive farming and high stocking densities are exposed to...
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Dr. Anne-Sophie Valable (Product Manager at NOR-FEED) explains how a dry grape extract can impact a bird’s health, during this Engormix interview....
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Ottawa, ONTARIO — What impact will global changes have on Canada’s feed industry? How can local solutions help the sector thrive? How can the feed industry address animal nutrition and feed security to build the sector of tomorrow?
Answers to these questions will be at the...
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Broiler production is an essential part of global poultry industry, and broiler meat is an important source of protein for human consumption. Spirulina platensis a blue-green alga and a multicellular prokaryote known for having many benefits as it contains a variety of nutrient that makes it excellent addition to broiler feed. The high protein, mineral and vitamin content in Spirulina p. help improve growth performance, meat quality, immune function, antioxidant status and gut microbiota...
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Summary Broiler production is an essential part of global poultry industry, and broiler meat is an important source of protein for human consumption. Spirulina platensis a blue-green alga and a multicellular prokaryote known for having many benefits as it contains a variety of nutrient that makes it excellent addition to broiler feed. The high protein, mineral and vitamin content in Spirulina p. help improve growth performance, meat quality, immune function, antioxidant status...
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1. Introduction In animal husbandry, antibiotics are principally used to prevent, control, and treat diseases. However, they have also been extensively used as growth promoters [1,2]; this practice has been banned in Europe and the U.S. [3,4] but is still widespread in other regions, especially in rural areas, where farmers tend to depend more on antibiotics. Various countries lack legislative measurements to control antibiotic use. Moreover, farmers are not appropriately...
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Insect farming is water-efficient and reduces food waste while producing quality protein, making it a potential solution to food sustainability and food security issues. Black soldier fly larvae, as an excellent source of protein, calcium, and a bacteria-fermentable polysaccharide called chitin, is a promising poultry feed ingredient. A 20-week feeding trial was conducted to evaluate the effects of dietary inclusion of black soldier fly larvae meal (BSFM) on the gut microbiota and SCFA...
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Canada’s broiler chicken industry has taken great steps to reduce the use of antibiotics in production. Chicken Farmers of Canada successfully implemented a plan to remove both Category I and II antibiotics for preventive use from broiler feeds. There may be benefits from similar products for birds raised for egg production. Our research team has been involved in the evaluation of feed ingredients of marine origin. Seaweeds available off the Atlantic Coast of Canada were incorporated...
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Woody breast (WB) and white striping (WS) in broiler breast meat are emerging issues in the poultry industry worldwide. These conditions are associated with high breast yielding, heavy broilers, and they have negative quality impacts and major economic implications. Nutritional strategies have been studied by researchers in efforts to reduce the prevalence of WB in broilers, without negative impacts on live performance. Dietary inclusion of guanidinoacetic acid (GAA) has been evaluated as a...
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