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Reducing the occurrence of pododermatitis in broiler flocks with citrus extract

Improving feed efficiency: a key strategy for reducing livestock’s Environmental impact Mitigating livestock’s environmental footprint is an important pillar for building sustainable animal production. This could be done by improving feed efficiency of livestock animals. More efficient feed conversion reduces the demand for feed crops, leading to lower land use, water consumption, and energy input …

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The use of citrus extract to mitigate the environmental footprint of pigs and broiler chicken production

Improving feed efficiency: a key strategy for reducing livestock’s Environmental impact Mitigating livestock’s environmental footprint is an important pillar for building sustainable animal production. This could be done by improving feed efficiency of livestock animals. More efficient feed conversion reduces the demand for feed crops, leading to lower land use, water consumption, and energy input …

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Standardized Citrus Extract supplementation increases endogenous butyric acid concentration in the gut

The importance of butyric acid for animals’ gut health and Feed efficiency Intestinal health plays a vital role in ensuring the optimal development of animals. Short-chain fatty acids (SCFAs), such as butyric acid, are particularly important due to their beneficial impact on the intestinal microbiota. These compounds help preserve intestinal integrity and enhance feed digestibility, …

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Citrus extract to improve zootechnical performances of broiler chickens

The interest of citrus extracts as a prebiotic in Animal nutrition There is a growing interest for citrus extracts in the field of animal nutrition, thanks to their ability to modulate animals’ microbiota, and thus improve feed efficacy. However, the effect of citrus extracts supplementation through the feed can differ a lot, depending on the …

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A seminar dedicated to coccidial risk management in China

The Nor-Feed team travelling through China to talk about Coccidial risk in the poultry industry During 10 days, a Nor-Feed delegation represented by Marie-Sophie SCHNEEGANS, Product Manager, and Weishan WANG, Sales Area Manager, supported by Dr. Pavel MELNIKOV, MVService, traveled through China as part of a join event with Adisseo and Shanghai Muqi to discuss …

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Standardized dry grape extract, an ally for boosting bone health in pullets

The importance of bone mineralization during Pullets’ growth Bone mineralization in pullets is one of the keys to laying performance and well-being. Indeed, while maximum skeletal development takes place during the pullet’s growth, it is mainly focused on building structural bone. When sexual maturity is reached, the young hen begins to secrete much higher doses …

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Understanding the spread of Eimeria Oocysts inside the farm

What are Eimeria Oocysts Eimeria is a type of protozoan parasites belonging to the coccidia family.  Oocysts are the spores formed by Eimeria that end up in the environment. Once ingested by the animal, they follow a definite life cycle and typically infest the cells lining the intestinal mucosa of animals, especially poultry, causing infections …

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Managing coccidial risk in livestock: Natural and effective products to meet the need for sustainable solutions

Advancements and Challenges in Poultry Production: The economic impact of coccidiosis Over the last few decades, the performance of poultry production has improved considerably, thanks to major advances in genetics, feed and rearing parameters. The intensive production system, characterized by high stocking densities and large numbers of birds, is leading to an increase in challenges. …

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Red mites: an all-out strategy?

Are combined treatments the best strategy for poultry red mite management? Should the fight against poultry red mites go through a combination of treatments? The Belgian Experimental Poultry Center tried to answer this question through a large-scale trial in order to measure the effect of a strategy combining three types of treatment: predatory mites, acaricides …

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