Split feeding meets layers’ specific needs

Split feeding is an alternative system for feeding layers. It ?provides different morning and afternoon diets to the hens. This responds to their physiological feeding behaviour and nutrient intake according to the different requirements throughout the day. Benefits are cost savings, greater profits and increased egg quality. Better sustainability is the result of improved nutrient efficiency. By Jon de Los Mozos and Felipe Sanchez, Nutreco, Spain Laying hens lay the majority of their eggs dur