Dec 30
The major cost in any system of poultry production is feed which accounts for up to 70 % of total cost per bird. The upsurge feed cost has been a major constraint in profitable poultry production in most of the developing countries. In order to cut down the feed cost, …READ MORE
May 19
Managing heat stress in poultry remains a major concern for both producers and scientists. It accounts for an annual loss of $128 to $165 million in the poultry industry alone. The impact of heat stress results in a drastic change in physiological activity linked with a decrease in feed consumption, …READ MORE
Dec 20
It is important to reduce the negative impacts of phytate in feed when looking to achieve precision nutrition and efficient animal diets. The feed industry has evolved rapidly, with science and innovation driving greater understanding of animal biology, feed composition, and nutrition. Learning more about phytate and its interactions …READ MORE
Mar 27
Finding a feed preservation solution that protects the nutritional quality of grains and livestock feed is difficult. Mold is especially difficult to eliminate without destroying nutrients. Sure, you can follow storage tips and best practices down to the letter, but when it’s all said and done agriculture operations still …READ MORE
Mar 13
In 2017, 90.9 million acres of corn, 89.5 million acres of soybeans, and 45.7 million acres of wheat were grown in the U.S.. Thanks to recent extreme weather patterns across the nation, a large portion of those crops carry a high risk of producing mycotoxins. Corn is especially susceptible to one …READ MORE
Mar 6
More than 300 types of mycotoxins are produced by molds, which means that there’s a good possibility your operation has encountered problems because of mold damage and mycotoxin production. Finding ways to protect livestock health, maintain profitable levels of production, and eliminate expensive veterinary costs is critical to running a …READ MORE
Feb 13
Poultry health problems can range from mild to life-threatening and many diseases have the ability to spread through flocks in a matter of days. This makes it vital to recognize the symptoms of common poultry health issues, in order to address the situation and find a solution. Top 5 Poultry …READ MORE
Jan 30
Studies conducted in Europe have discovered that 75-100% of livestock feed contains multiple mycotoxins, which can negatively impact the health of animals. In 2017, multiple studies showed that mycotoxin levels in feed crops were on the rise. One of the most commonly affected crops is corn silage, which was found …READ MORE
Jan 16
Mycotoxins in aquaculture is a far less common subject of discussion in the agriculture community than mycotoxins that affect land-based livestock. It’s an important subject and one that can have a significant impact on your operation. Mycotoxins can affect the quality of feed you produce and supply, the health of …READ MORE
Nov 21
Did you know that one of the most common causes of poultry stress is transportation? Stress has health implications for chickens and can result in lower production levels and higher costs. Some of the most significant physiological symptoms of poultry stress include: Weight loss Immune suppression Increase susceptibility to diseases Transporting …READ MORE
Oct 24
Providing essential nutrition for young animals is the key to raising productive, healthy livestock. Young animals are more vulnerable than adult members of their species because their immune systems and tolerances are still developing. This means the risk of contracting infections, sickness, and disease is much higher in early stages …READ MORE
Sep 26
Maintaining the health of livestock can be tricky. They tend to congregate in large groups, which makes them more susceptible to the spread of sickness and disease. For that reason, improving the health and performance of livestock often requires operations to use animal supplements. Blending additives into feeds and grains …READ MORE
