IFF nutrition and biosciences takes a holistic approach to animal nutrition. This means their research does not only look at the traditional production standards such as feed conversion ratio (FCR), but also considers the gut health and immunity of the animal. The drive behind this approach is that the industry is moving away from using…
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Nov
Nov
Eggs are an excellent source of nutrition that is easily accessible and cost-effective for most consumers. Good internal and external egg quality is important to ensure consumers are satisfied with the eggs they purchase. Egg quality is influenced by the breed of the hen, hen age, and hen nutrition, but how eggs are stored can…
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Jul
Jul
ot 90% van die eiers wat afgegradeer word en nie heel as vars eiers verkoop kan word nie, is eiers wat gekraak is. Daarom speel eierdopgehalte ’n noemenswaardige rol in die ekonomie van ’n lêhoenderplaas. Henne se ouderdom speel ’n groot rol in dopgehalte, aangesien die gehalte afneem namate die hen ouer word. Die eiers…
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Jun
Jun
Eggshells that are cracked or broken account for between 80 and 90% of the eggs that are downgraded. This can be a problem, especially in older laying hens. Therefore, eggshell quality plays a key role in the economics of a layer farming operation. Eggs for the table egg market need to be strong enough to…
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Mar
Mar
Trace minerals are an essential component of poultry nutrition because they are required for growth, bone development, feathering, wound healing, and the structure and function of enzymes. Zinc (Zn), in particular, plays a role in a number of essential biological functions, as well as a role in oxidative stress by being part of one of…