nutrition

Maintenance needs are always the main priority and only after this need has been met are nutrients available for growth or egg production.
28-12-2022 | Article

Significance of maintenance energy requirement in breeders

Garlic extract supplementation improved the immunity response of layer chicks by inhibiting microbial infections and inflammation. Photo: Ulrike Mai
13-12-2022 | News

A study determines the response of layer chicks to garlic

Until recently the effects of different mineral sources in parent feed on bone development in broilers had hardly been studied. Photo: Henk Riswick
04-11-2022 | Article

Mineral source in parent feed affects broiler growth and bone development

Feed additives, accurate data and nutritional science are foundational to making improvements and unlocking the value of sustainability of animal protein. Photo: DSM
03-11-2022 | Article

Unlocking protein’s full potential profitably

A study ‘Feed additive for Reducing Incidence of Wooden Breast Disease in Commercial Broiler Chickens’ aimed to prevent or diminish deleterious changes in the breast muscle by using benfotiamine. Photo: Lexo Salverda
02-11-2022 | News

Feed supplement to reduce wooden breast in broilers

Changes in bodyweight and body composition throughout the animal’s lifespan are most important as these parameters closely correlate with sexual maturity. Photo: Vladimir Salman
18-10-2022 | Article

Early feeding for layer chicks

The guar or cluster bean, with the botanical name Cyamopsis tetragonoloba, is an annual legume and the source of guar gum. Photo: Rinki Lohia
14-09-2022 | News

Effects of feeding guar meal to broilers