Mycotoxins affect intestinal health and productivity in broiler breeders
By Han Zhanqiang, Poultry Technical Manager, EWN China Poultry meat accounts for more than one-third of global meat production. With increasing demand levels, the industry faces several challenges. Among them is the continuous supply of day-old chicks, which is affected by various issues. Mitigation strategies should be taken to ensure the supply of good quality […]
Natural pigmentation in poultry production: Why the right product makes all the difference
Poultry producers worldwide use natural carotenoids in feed formulations for laying hens and pigmented broilers. With European Union regulation restricting the use of apoester to 5 ppm in animal feed, it is more relevant than ever for poultry producers that safe, natural alternatives exist. Regulatory limits for natural xanthophylls, in contrast, are set at up […]
Salmonella in poultry: What are the most effective natural solutions?
By Dr. Inge Heinzl, Editor, EW Nutrition Salmonella infection in poultry is a problem for the producer because of the performance losses of his flock. At the same time, products of salmonella-contaminated animals pose a severe risk to human health. In the USA, Salmonellosis in poultry is estimated to cost $ 11.6 billion each year […]
5 ways the liver keeps the avian body running
By Dr. Inge Heinzl, EW Nutrition The liver is one of the most active organs within the avian body. Without the liver, the brain would not work, for example. Whenever glucose is not readily available for energy, the brain relies on ketone bodies provided by the liver. The liver also transforms and detoxifies substances foreign […]
How to develop phytogenic feed additives
By Technical Team, EW Nutrition Modern feed additives are now commonly used as a critical tool to improve animal health. Among these, phytogenic feed additives are increasingly widely adopted. Consequently, more and more products are entering the market, leaving producers to wonder how these products differ from one another and which product performs best. To […]
Phytogenic additives: An ROI calculation
By Ruturaj Patil, Global Product Manager – Phytogenics, EW Nutrition Global trade in agricultural products has a direct impact on the added value in regional broiler production. Due to fluctuating meat and feed prices, a tight profit margin can melt away quickly. Changes such as the use of cheaper raw materials, implemented to deal with […]
Water Hygiene: The missing ingredient for successful ABF poultry
By T.J. Gaydos Water quality is a frequently overlooked part of animal production and it becomes even more important when producing animals in an antibiotic-free (ABF) system. Chickens drink almost twice as much water as they consume feed, and water hygiene is often a second-level priority. Microbes present in water can be primary or secondary […]
Why ABF poultry producers need to invest in pullet rearing
By T.J. Gaydos There is no more efficient place to invest than in pullets. Pullets are the future of an integrated company. Successful pullet rearing is simply attention to detail, management, serology, biosecurity, vaccination, and worming. Decisions, both good and bad, made during rearing will follow that company for a year. This is especially true […]
Necrotic Enteritis control for ABF poultry production
By T.J. Gaydos Control of Necrotic Enteritis (NE) can be one of the most difficult challenges in a system without the availability of antibiotics. In addition, NE is a costly disease because of mortality and loss of performance. Necrotic enteritis is a multifactorial disease that requires damage to the intestinal mucosa, disruption of the intestinal […]
Nutrition and feeding in ABF poultry production
By T.J. Gaydos Management practices and feed additive selection are often discussed when working in antibiotic-free (ABF) poultry production. Nutrition is another critical component of any agricultural animal system. Working with a qualified nutritionist will help ensure that the diet is correctly formulated with high-quality ingredients. 5 nutrition tips for antibiotic-free poultry production 1. […]
What poultry producers need to know about coccidiosis control
By Madalina Diaconu, Product Manager Pretect D, and Dr. Ajay Awati, Global Category Manager Gut Health & Nutrition, EW Nutrition Coccidiosis is one of the most devastating enteric challenge in the poultry industry costing over over 14 billion US$ per year (Blake et al., 2020). In the early days of intensive poultry production, outbreaks […]
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 […]