poultry

Green tea leaves have been used in the field of therapeutic nutrition, mainly because of the presence of polyphenol derivatives such as carnitine and catechin, which play an important role in fatty acid oxidation and the production of ATP. Photo: Canva

09:00 | In-depth

Nutrition and gut health in poultry

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02-06 | Research

Feeding recycled food waste enhances feed efficiency in laying hens

Astaxanthin is an abundant pigment in algae, bacteria, and yeast and the main source of egg yolk colour.Photo: Canva

15-05 | Article

The effect of astaxanthin on egg yolk colour, production and animal health

Studies show that additives that are not commonly used in poultry diets could have a positive effect on feed utilisation as well as on animal health and performance.

12-05 | Article

Overview of beneficial additives not commonly used in poultry

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12-05 | Research

Mycotoxin prevention in poultry feeds through yeasts and their by-products

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10-05 | Research

Scientists want to source feed protein from poultry litter

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08-04 | Article

Importance of soybean meal particle size in poultry feed

Supplementing poultry diet with black soldier fly larvae meal improves gut morphology and increases nutrient absorption. Photo: Henk Riswick

24-03 | Article

Insect-based poultry diets to improve the health and gut status

In the US, about 175,000 metric tonnes of apple pomace (the fibrous waste) is produced annually and is typically tossed away in landfills. Photo: Canva

23-03 | News

Apples boost gut health of chickens

Research shows that fulvic acid can reduce ammonia excretion in broilers. Photo: Jan Willem Schouten

17-03 | Article

Fulvic acid reduces ammonia emissions in broilers