It is well known that avian influenza (AI) has been particularly concerning this year, affecting many poultry producers from laying hens to breeder operations. This has led to a limited supply of point-of-lay hens and, consequently, hens that are still in production will need to be pushed to produce eggs for longer than the normal…
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A probiotic or direct-fed microbial (DFM) can be defined as a live organism that has beneficial health effects to the host by modulating or improving the intestinal microbial balance. Achieving gut health – and the subsequent performance benefits that come with it – is largely dependent on establishing a balance in the gut microbiota in…
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There is an increased demand for the reduction or elimination of routine antibiotic use in poultry production, due to overuse and/or misuse of antibiotics in agriculture contributing to the development of antibiotic-resistant bacteria. High antibiotic use in poultry production can be a sign of suboptimal animal husbandry practices. Instead of addressing the underlying issues, such…
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Enviva® PRO is a three-strain Bacillus amyloliquefaciens, which have been selected for optimal production in South African poultry flocks. These strains produce a diverse set of secretory compounds that demonstrate a strong growth inhibition towards avian pathogenic Escherichia coli (APEC) and toxigenic clostridia specifically isolated from poultry produced under South African conditions. The main goal…
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On 30 September and 5 October, the Chemuniqué team visited three early childhood development centres in Cosmo City and Diepsloot in Gauteng to celebrate World Egg Day. Children in these schools range in age from two to six years old. The idea was to bring awareness to the children, their parents, and teachers on the…
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Research shows that egg consumption can be beneficial in young children by preventing stunted growth (stunting) and improving cognitive (brain) development. Eggs are a good source of nutrients, including essential fats, proteins, vitamins, minerals, trace elements, and choline. Choline is important across all life stages, as it plays a role in cell maintenance and growth,…
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