Interaction between nutritionists and veterinarians

Members of the training module Applied Poultry Nutrition got an insight in the Dutch poultry husbandry during an excursion to the novel Kipster layer facility, where animal welfare, health and ecology are a key focus. When it comes to feed, part of the formulation includes leftovers from bakeries, contributing to a circular economy. Photo: Bert Jansen

Composing good quality feed is an art in itself, however making the best feed possible can only be done with knowledge of the bird itself. That is why Schothorst Feed Research focused on the interaction between nutritionists and veterinarians in its latest International Feeds & Nutrition Course. Knowledge of the development of the birds’ intestines and microflora is essential to understand what certain feed materials and compositions do in promoting optimal digestion and growth. But this