Tag: Poultry: Page 4

Feed Additives

Trouw research examines copper dosage for poultry diets

High levels of copper can act as a substitute for antibiotics in poultry diets, but may also cause unwanted side effects if not dosed carefully.

November 9, 2020

Animal Nutrition

Deep Branch gains funding for sustainable protein scale-up

U.K.-based Deep Branch has secured an additional EUR2.5 million (US$2.9 million) in funding to support the scaling-up of production of a novel protein for animal feed from industrial emissions.

November 2, 2020

Animal Health & Veterinary

Europe sees further decline in veterinary antibiotics sales

Total sales of veterinary antibiotics in European countries dropped by more than 34% between 2011 and 2018, according to the latest report on European Surveillance of Veterinary Antimicrobial Consumption.

October 26, 2020

Feed Additives

Researchers boost poultry immune system with antibodies

Poultry fed antibodies enjoy a stronger immune response and gain more weight during parasitic infection in a University of Illinois trial.

October 26, 2020

Feed Additives

Study links zinc, heat stress and genes in poultry

New research suggests heat and zinc interact with genes that moderate feed intake, but more work is necessary to understand the complexities of heat stress.

October 14, 2020

Animal Feed Manufacturing

German trial identifies possible soy-free poultry diet

German researchers say they have found a possible soy-free poultry diet using locally grown broad beans.

October 6, 2020

Animal Feed Manufacturing

Pelleted diets outdo mash in New Zealand poultry trial

Poultry fed pelleted diets outperform birds fed mash across multiple metrics, but a new study suggests the benefits wane with increased nutrient density.

September 9, 2020

Feed Production by Region

High feed prices harm Nigeria’s poultry farmers

The overwhelming challenge for poultry and egg producers in Nigeria is the rapid and dramatic rise in costs of key feed ingredients: corn and soybean meal.

July 8, 2020

Animal Feed Manufacturing

2 insect meal startups close Series A funding deals

Both startups aim to make insect meal for aquafeed and poultry, and have plans for rapid expansion in the next few years.

May 29, 2020

Animal Feed Manufacturing

Shortage of animal feeds reported in India

With the Indian population in enforced lockdown, a shortage of labor is beginning to negatively affect livestock and poultry production in the northeastern state of Assam.

April 7, 2020

Feed Additives

Scientists pilot organic rapeseed production in Scotland

Research group launches pilot programs after seeing success in Sweden in the hope that organic rapeseed production will fill a market gap in Scotland.

February 11, 2020

Brand Insights

5 tips for solving poultry gut health challenges

DuPont/Danisco Animal Nutrition

Solutions and improved strategies for feed management challenges faced by the poultry industry. Sponsored by DuPont / Danisco Animal Nutrition.

February 1, 2020