Managing costs is at the top of everybody’s list. For poultry producers – one of the biggest cost centers is the feed supplied to poultry. Feed makes up 60-70% of the poultry production costs making poor ingredient and finished feed quality a significant loss. Variable microbial loads in
Feed for food-producing animals is the most significant component within the global food industry as it is vital to producing enough animal protein for a growing population. Bacteria, fungi, and viruses can contaminate feed and feed ingredients, some being pathogenic. Pathogens linked to
VIV Asia is one of the largest and most important trade shows in animal production, showcasing the latest technologies, products, and services related to animal health, nutrition, genetics, and processing. As part of the Feed Strategy Seminar at VIV Asia, Dr. Enrique Montiel, Anitox
Fish are incredibly efficient food-producing animals making it critically important for productivity, sustainability and profitability to provide feed that is of the highest quality and integrity. Feed accounts for no less than 50% of aquaculture production costs, so producers seek out
Colonization of the gastrointestinal tract by pathogenic bacteria and resulting disease has deleterious impacts on gut health, development and overall broiler flock performance. Necrotic enteritis caused by the pathogen Clostridium perfringens, can reduce broiler feed efficiency by 2-3
A single system, the gastrointestinal tract, is responsible for energy extraction, nutrient utilization and growth. Consequently, the structure required to facilitate the desired function of the gastrointestinal tract makes it the most significant entry point for pathogens and a prominent
