nutrition

Dietary protein content does not only affect weight gain and feed efficiency of chicks, but has also a marked effect on the quality of their carcasses. Photo: Bart Nijs
26-06-2017 | Article

Carcass quality affected by nutrition and management

Disease costs aside, optimal bird health remains a top concern because of its role in the efficiency by which birds convert feed into protein. Photo: Shutterstock
21-06-2017 | Article

Valuable synergistic effects between enzymes and probiotics

The measuring device with wireless sensors providing real-time feedback on impact, temperature, pressure, velocity, location and more, can eliminate problems on the spot. Photo: Treena Hein
19-06-2017 | Article

Cutting losses due to cracking and breaking

Very important according to Dr Wahlstrom is the difference between inorganic and complexed minerals. Zinc bound to amino acids is better absorbed in the small intestine. Photo: Dick van Doorn
19-06-2017 | Article

Activating the immune system can come at an expense

Photo: Henk Riswick
15-06-2017 | Expert opinion

Innovative farming everywhere you look

Are alternative sources of poultry protein efficient? Photo: Kuttelvaserova Stuchelova
12-06-2017 | Article

Are alternative sources of poultry protein efficient?

Emerging opportunities for alternative feed additives. Photo: Jan Verhoijsen
08-06-2017 | Article

Emerging opportunities for alternative feed additives

US: Vaccines and biosecurity to replace antibiotics. Photo: Shutterstock
08-06-2017 | News

US: Vaccines and biosecurity to replace antibiotics

Precision feeding chickens for a uniform flock. Photo: University of Alberta, Faculty of Agricultural, Life & Environmental Sciences
07-06-2017 | News

Precision feeding chickens for a uniform flock