Early Nutrition Programming (in ovo and Post-hatch Feeding) as a Strategy to Modulate Gut Health of Poultry
Published:August 24, 2020
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INTRODUCTION
Poultry production has increased at a faster rate than any other livestock animal globally. Among others, the nutritionally balanced-feeding program along with antibiotic growth promoters (AGP) in poultry diets played a significant role in achieving this success. However, the poultry industry is under pressure to redefine its nutrition program to grow safe and quality meat in th...
A good article I am here for practical approach 1 Brooder house and brooder lights/heating system must be kept ON 12 hrs before arrival of chicks 2 Add probiotic, B complex and Vit A in water 12 hrs before arrival of chicks so that first water to chicks is lukewarm 3 Grounded maize to be given for first 24 hrs before introducing pre starter 4 Brooder temo must be maintained at 95 degree F during first week 5 Proper ventilation is a must with strict biosecurity Level of Lysine, methionine, avl P must be kept as standard Regards
Hello Dr. Sushil Chandra; I appreciate your knowledge sharing and I totally agree with you regarding the role of probiotics during early ages in poultry. Can you guide us about the role of Lysine and Methionine in poultry individually? Dr. Fawad Khalil DVM, Mphil
In ovo feeding is a very good idea specially for the weak embryos. I have worked on broilers and quails embryos many times and the results were promising.
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