Feed and water management strategies to mitigate heat stress in layers
Dr Daniel Valbuena, Global Manager of Technical Services, Hy-Line International – Conference Report Feed and water management strategies are essential to help mitigate the negative effects of heat stress on bird welfare, production, and profitability. In EW Nutrition’s Poultry Academy in September, the topic was approached in a comprehensive and practical presentation. Feed management Feed consumption […]
Coping with evolutions in the performance and nutritional requirements of layers
Dr. Vitor Arantes, Global Technical Services Manager and Global Nutritionist, Hy-Line International – Conference Report The layer industry has gone through significant changes during the past decades and has a remarkable capacity to cope with new challenges. Dr Vitor Arantes, Global Technical Services Manager and Global Nutritionist, Hy-Line International, noted that increased egg production, improved feed […]
How to mitigate formulation costs when ingredient prices are high
Conference Report The price of corn and soybeans dictates the price of all other ingredients, including to some extent amino acids, stated Dr Steve Leeson Professor Emeritus, University of Guelph, Canada at the recent EW Nutrition Poultry Academy in Jakarta, Indonesia. The big question is, when times get tough, can we reduce safety margins and […]
Metabolic disorders and muscle defects
Conference Report At the recent EW Nutrition Poultry Academy in Jakarta Indonesia, Dr Steve Leeson, Professor Emeritus, University of Guelph, Canada, defined metabolic disorders as: non-infectious, occurring with adequate diets in ‘normal’ conditions, and mostly species-specific. Their incidence is negatively correlated to productivity. Although they often have a major genetic component, genetic selection to manage […]
Respiratory health in poultry: no action is no solution
by Inge Heinzl and Ruturaj Patil, EW Nutrition Broilers face high respiratory disease risks. In winter, they often come from lower temperatures; throughout the year, they come from improper ventilation and proximity to manure or infected birds. The confined spaces and lack of proper airflow create an environment conducive to harmful airborne particles and pathogens, […]
Feeding layers for longer laying cycles and optimized production
Conference report At the recent EW Nutrition Poultry Academy in Jakarta Indonesia, Dr Steve Leeson, Professor Emeritus, University of Guelph, Canada, commented that “genetic progress in layer breeding has been substantial in recent decades. Since 1995, the yearly change has included +1 egg, -0.01 feed/dozen eggs, -10g final bodyweight, 0.02% mortality, and +1 week at […]
Coccidiostats in the European Union: Challenges and Perspectives
by Technical Team, EW Nutrition Controlling coccidiosis has been and continuous to be a major concern for poultry operations. However, for decades, some of these control measures have been taking an increasingly visible toll on the overall health of the flocks, the economics of poultry production, and the environment itself. Regulations have been put in […]
The future of coccidiosis control
By Madalina Diaconu, Product Manager Pretect D, EW Nutrition and With costs of over 14 billion USD per year (Blake, 2020), coccidiosis is one of the most devastating enteric challenges in the poultry industry. With regard to costs, subclinical forms of coccidiosis account for the majority of production losses, as damage to intestinal cells results in […]
Heat Stress in Poultry
What oxidative stress and inflammation have to do with it, why it affects gut health, and how in-feed products support mitigation strategies Stress in animals can be defined as any factor causing disruptions to their homeostasis, their stable internal balance. Stress engenders a biological response to regain equilibrium. High environmental temperatures are among the most […]
Climate change in poultry production: 5 major threats and what you can do to mitigate the impact
“Every single social and global issue of our day is a business opportunity in disguise.” Peter Drucker By Ajay Bhoyar, Global Technical Manager, EW Nutrition Topics covered Major areas impacted by climate change Feed quality Genetics Farm management Animal performance On- and off-farm logistics The cost of doing nothing Global livestock systems constitute an […]
Toxin Mitigation 101: Essentials for Animal Production
By Monish Raj, Assistant Manager-Technical Services, EW Nutrition Inge Heinzl, Editor, EW Nutrition Mycotoxins, toxic secondary metabolites produced by fungi, are a constant and severe threat to animal production. They can contaminate grains used for animal feed and are highly stable, invisible, and resistant to high temperatures and normal feed manufacturing processes. Mycotoxin-producing fungi can […]
Coccidiosis management without increasing antimicrobial resistance – it’s up to us
By Tingting Fan, Regional Technical Manager Poultry, EW Nutrition Chicken coccidiosis is a common and important disease in poultry production, with an incidence of infection as high as 50-70%. The mortality rates are around 20-30% or higher in highly severe cases. In addition to losses due to mortality, producers lose money due to poor growth […]