feed additives

Research shows that dietary supplementation with puerarin increases laying performance and egg quality. Photo: Koos Groenewold
20-05-2024 | Article

Hens beyond peak laying period benefit from plant extract of Pueraria

Vitamin A, which is obtained through diets, is essential for chicken health. Photo: Canva
16-05-2024 | Article

Poultry nutrition: The role of vitamin A

In-ovo feeding of phytogenics is a promising method that can be used to improve the hatching and post-hatch growth performance of broilers. Photo: Ruud Ploeg
06-05-2024 | Article

Benefits of in-ovo feeding of phytobiotics for poultry

New research shows that 4% or 6% dietary supplementation of stevia residue improves the productivity and gut health of laying hens. Photo: Ton Kastermans
30-04-2024 | Article

Stevia shown to improve productivity and gut health of layers

Quercetin flavonoid is available in some vegetables and fruits and has been shown to have antioxidant, anti-inflammatory and immune-modulating effects in broiler chickens.
29-04-2024 | Article

5 ways quercetin flavonoid can benefit broilers

Russian agricultural holding EFKO has developed a feed additive which, it says, completely protected from intestinal infections. Photo: Canva
04-04-2024 | News

A mix of fatty acids proposed as an antibiotic alternative for broilers

Broilers experience higher needs for functional amino acids when facing intestinal challenges and so identifying nutritional solutions to optimise the benefits of amino acids is of particular interest. Photo: Mark Pasveer
21-03-2024 | Article

Combatting broiler stress with a polyphenols and functional amino acids combo in diet

Supplementing poultry diets with turmeric has been shown to have numerous positive effects. Photo: Canva
25-12-2023 | Article

Impact of dietary turmeric on poultry performance

Methionine is one of 9 essential amino acids and one of only 2 that contain sulphur. It helps kick-start the synthesis of protein and is an important component of many tissues, including bone, muscle, ligaments, organs, skin and feathers. Photo: Canva
13-10-2023 | News

Organic poultry to benefit from high methionine grain

Studies looked at the antimicrobial and immune stimulatory effect of 5 herbs, including rosemary. Photo: Canva
06-10-2023 | News

Exploring natural poultry feed additives in the horn of Africa