Feed & additives

This page provides articles on feed and additives for poultry. Nutrition management is a key element in animal health and performance. Feeding and nutrition is one of the rising topics in the veterinary field. 

Latest article

More articles

Microbial phytase in poultry nutrition

During the past decade, the inclusion of microbial phytase in poultry diets has increased remarkably, mainly in response to heightened concerns over phosphorus (P) pollution of the environment. The capacity of this feed enzyme to release phytate-bound P and reduce P excretion is now well documented. read more >

Evaluation of the efficacy of vitamin D3 or its metabolites on thiram-induced tibial dyschondroplasia in chickens

Two trials were conducted to determine if thiram-induced tibial dyschondroplasia (TD) in chickens was linked to a vitamin D deficiency and calcium homeostasis dysregulation, and whether feeding vitamin D fortified diets may prevent it. read more >

Evaluation of Lactobacillus reuteri Pg4 strain expressing heterologous β-glucanase as a probiotic in poultry diets based on barley

The aim of this study was to evaluate the effectiveness of Lactobacillus reuteri Pg4 transformants (TLB) harbouring the heterologous β-glucanase gene as a probiotic supplement in a barley-based poultry diet. read more >

Effects on poultry and livestock of feed contamination with bacteria and fungi

Animal feed may serve as a carrier for a wide variety of microorganisms. The primary mode of inoculation of feed materials is the transference of soil by wind, rain, mechanical agitation, or insects to standing crops. read more >

Effects of different dietary oil sources on immune function in cyclophosphamide immunosuppressed chickens

An experiment with 3 × 2 factorial arrangement was carried out to determine the effects of dietary supplementation with different dietary oil sources on immune function in cyclophosphamide (CY) immunosuppressed chickens. read more >
Page 1 of 7 Next »
1 2 3 4 5 6 7

Poultry diseases

 

 

Upcoming events

More upcoming events >

Idea Box

Vetsweb cares about the opinion of its users. We really appreciate your feedback and suggestions to improve this website.
 
 
Newsletter:
If you have missed our last news letter or would like to view or receive one: Click here