Hatchery management in ABR production
By T.J. Gaydos Producing high-quality chicks is critical to the success of any broiler program, but it is even more important in an antibiotic-free (ABF) program. The hatchery is the perfect environment for the incubation of eggs and, consequently, bacteria and mold. This makes hatchery sanitation a very high priority in ABF production systems because […]
Broiler breeder management in ABF production: 3 essential steps
By T.J. Gaydos Broiler breeders are the basis for the egg supply of an integrated company. All the management details of raising broiler breeders are important and require attention. Raising breeders and managing for persistency of lay, peak, fertility, and egg handling are important for all production systems. These details become more important when managing […]
How animal nutrition can contribute to sustainability
By Dr. Inge Heinzl, Editor, EW Nutrition Nowadays, the whole world is talking about sustainability. Many efforts aim to maintain our world for future generations, creating a balance between our current needs and those of our children, grandchildren, and great-grandchildren. The right animal nutrition choices play a crucial role in achieving the challenging aim […]
ABF poultry production: How to keep coccidiosis in check
By T.J. Gaydos Coccidiosis control consists of programs, including ionophores, chemical coccidiostats, vaccines, and gut health-promoting natural products. Sometimes, these are combined (Noack, Chapman, and Selzer, 2019). Antibiotic-free (ABF) production requires new approaches – this article will look at how different solutions can be successfully implemented. Meticulous coccidiosis management in ABF productions is crucial to […]
Want to reduce antibiotic use? Biosecurity and sanitation are crucial
By T.J. Gaydos Biosecurity may not sound like an exciting topic at first, but it is a critical component of responsible poultry production. It is not enough to devise a strong biosecurity program; that program must also be followed by all people that interact within the system. It only takes one dirty boot or tire […]
Antibiotics: Keep this effective weapon sharp
By Technical Team, EW Nutrition Antibiotics are a precious resource whose long-term efficacy must be protected – for human and animal health. This is a difficult challenge for healthcare providers (veterinarians and medical doctors), as well as farmers and integrators. In this series of articles, we will explore the general and specific measures and solutions […]
Stop feed spoilage: How organic acids can preserve feed quality
By Technical Team, EW Nutrition Feed spoilage is a significant issue for the feed industry, leading to loss of nutrients, feed waste, and substantial economic issues for feed and animal producers worldwide (Leyva Salas et al., 2017). Fungal growth is one of the main causes of feed spoilage; it can occur at any stage of […]
Antioxidant benefits in pig feed
By Technical Team, EW Nutrition In modern swine production, one of the key aspects for success is a balanced diet. This essentially means ensuring that the animal meets its daily nutritional requirements for maintenance, growth, and reproduction. In order to provide an appropriate diet and safe feed for the animals, the sensory and nutritional characteristics […]
Harvest to bring significant quality challenges for feed, says EW Nutrition [Press Release]
VISBEK, GERMANY, 23 August – Bad news for feed producers: after supply chain disruptions and raw material unavailability, now weather-related challenges in Europe will most likely affect this year’s crop quantity and quality. Cold temperatures, heatwaves, tornados, and hailstorms are expected to adversely affect the quality and quantity of the harvest. The moisture brought by […]
Norovirus outbreaks could be avoided with IgY technology
By Technical Team, EW Nutrition In July, Public Health England (PHE), an executive agency of the Department of Health and Social Care in the United Kingdom, reported a rise of norovirus outbreaks in the country. Norovirus, a highly contagious virus similar to the coronavirus, is the main cause of viral food poisoning from shellfish. Symptoms […]
How to achieve sustainable antibiotic-free broiler production
by Predrag Persak, Regional Technical Manager North Europe, EW Nutrition The main sustainability challenge for broiler production lies in securing enough high-quality, nutritious, safe, and readily available food at a reasonable cost. At times, feed ingredients have to be included that are not nutritionally ideal and might compromise one’s broilers’ health and wellbeing. However, counteracting […]
Piglet Nutrition Scenarios for AGP Removal
Over the past 60 years, antibiotics have played an essential role in the swine industry as a tool that swine producers rely on to control diseases and to reduce mortality. Besides, antibiotics are also known to improve performance, even when used in subtherapeutic doses. The perceived overuse of antibiotics in pig production, especially as […]