How feed additives advance sustainable poultry production

The strategic use of feed additives can help the industry reduce its environmental footprint while maintaining high productivity levels.

Ioannis Mavromichalis

May 7, 2025

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Sustainability has become a guiding principle in modern agriculture, with poultry production being no exception. As the industry faces increasing pressure to reduce its environmental footprint while maintaining high productivity levels, the strategic use of feed additives has emerged as a key component in achieving these goals.

This article explores 20 feed additives that can play a critical role in enhancing the sustainability of poultry production.

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