Mycotoxins and Gut Integrity: Strengthening the Intestinal Barrier to Secure Performance
By Elise Nacer-Khodja, Toxin Solution Product Manager EW Nutrition The gut under siege: understanding the direct assault on epithelial integrity The gastrointestinal tract (GIT) is the primary site of interaction between animals and ingested mycotoxins, playing a pivotal role in the absorption and oral bioavailability of these contaminants. While high-dose clinical mycotoxicosis is rare in […]
Phytase and Xylanase in Poultry and Swine Nutrition: Complementary and Potentially Synergistic Effects Beyond Nutrient Release
Author: Ajay Bhoyar, Senior Global Technical Manager, EW Nutrition Why strategic use of xylanase in addition to phytase matters Modern poultry and swine diets rely heavily on plant-derived ingredients such as corn, wheat, barley, soybean meal, rice bran, sunflower meal, and various co-products based on regional availability. While these ingredients provide valuable nutrients, some may […]
Mycotoxins & Poultry Egg Quality in Southeast Asia
[vc_row columns=”1″][vc_column][vc_column_text]Tran Si Trung, PhD EWN SEAP – Regional Technical Manager for Toxin Risk Management 1. Introduction The global egg market is experiencing steady and robust growth, playing a vital role in food security and animal protein nutrition. According to reports from RaboResearch and the World Egg Organization, global egg production has more than doubled, […]
Beyond the classic seven: New Eimeria species in poultry – and the phytogenic solution
[vc_row columns=”1″][vc_column][vc_column_text]by Madalina Diaconu, Business Development Manager, EW Nutrition GmbH, and Maria Angeles Rodriguez, Gut Health Platform Manager, EW Nutrition GmbH[/vc_column_text][vc_column_text css=”%7B%22default%22%3A%7B%22background-color%22%3A%22%23edfff5%22%2C%22padding-left%22%3A%2215px%22%2C%22padding-top%22%3A%2215px%22%2C%22padding-bottom%22%3A%2215px%22%2C%22padding-right%22%3A%2215px%22%7D%7D”]ABSTRACT Avian coccidiosis, caused by intracellular protozoan parasites of the genus Eimeria, remains one of the most economically damaging diseases in commercial poultry production, costing the global industry an estimated USD 10–14 billion annually. […]
Impact of Gut Health on Saleable Egg Output in Layers
by Dr. Ruturaj Patil, EW Nutrition GmbH Introduction Gut health in laying hens is a key determinant of productivity, egg hygiene, bird welfare, and economic sustainability in commercial egg production. Beyond nutrient digestion and absorption, the gastrointestinal tract (GIT) plays a central role in immune regulation, microbial homeostasis, and epithelial barrier integrity. Disruption of these […]
The 7 pillars of poultry health: A holistic strategy for disease control
by Madalina Diaconu, Business Development Manager, EW Nutrition Modern poultry production is currently battling a perfect storm of respiratory, enteric, and bacterial pressures. These overlapping challenges do more than just make birds sick; they actively erode performance, lead to higher condemnation rates at the plant, and squeeze already tight profit margins. To stay ahead, any […]
The lessons of 2025 for poultry and feed producers
by Ilinca Anghelescu, Global Director Marketing & Communications, EW Nutrition 2025 was a year defined by four converging forces for the global feed and animal production industry: an unprecedented HPAI crisis that cost American consumers alone $14.5 billion extra in egg expenditures; historic record corn production driving feed ingredient prices lower; a highly disruptive US […]
Intrinsically Heat-Stable Xylanase: A New Standard for Improving Performance under High-Temperature Pelleting
Author: Ajay Bhoyar, Senior Global Technical Manager, EW Nutrition The global use of feed enzymes has become a central feature of efficient monogastric animal production systems. Rising feed ingredient costs, tighter margins, and increasing regulatory pressure to reduce environmental impact have all accelerated enzyme innovation. At the same time, feed mills have shifted toward higher […]
Europe – Disease Outbreak Report Summary, 6-12 November 2025
Reporting Period: November 6-12, 2025 Extracted Data by Disease Category 1. ASF in Domestic Pigs Country Number of Outbreaks Romania 15 Moldova 1 TOTAL 16 2. ASF in Wild Boar Country Number of Outbreaks Bulgaria 32 Germany 25 Estonia 8 Croatia 14 Hungary 8 Italy 7 Latvia 21 Lithuania 4 Poland 4 Romania 12 North […]
The Gut: A Main Component of Poultry’s Immune System
By Dr. Inge Heinzl, Editor EW Nutrition Gut health is a critical factor in poultry production, influencing growth performance, feed efficiency, and overall bird health. A well-functioning digestive system ensures optimal nutrient absorption and ultimately contributes to economic sustainability in poultry farming. However, another essential function of the gut is its significant role in immune […]
A holistic approach to animal health and nutrition: From feed issues to intestinal permeability – A conversation in Berlin
Recently, The Poultry Site’s Sarah Mikesell interviewed Predrag Persak, EW Nutrition’s Regional Technical Manager for Northern Europe. The conversation covered topics as wide as sustainability and challenges in poultry production, and as narrow as intestinal permeability. Thanks to The Poultry Site for the great talk! Watch the video Sarah Mikesell, The Poultry Site: Hi, this […]
Optimizing the Use of DDGS in Poultry Feeds with Xylanase
Author: Ajay Bhoyar, Sr. Global Technical Manager, EW Nutrition As the poultry industry seeks economical and nutritious feed ingredients, distillers’ dried grains with solubles (DDGS), a co-product of grain-based ethanol production, presents a valuable option providing beneficial protein, energy, water-soluble vitamins, xanthophylls, and linoleic acid. However, the inherent variability in DDGS nutrient composition and high […]