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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Jul
Jul
Chemuniqué is excited about the outstanding contributions made by our latest young talent, André Schoeman and Gerhard Claassen, who delivered impactful presentations at the 2023 PSA Annual Meeting, which was themed, “Challenges in Supply Chain and Ingredient Quality”. The PSA Annual Meeting remains a key platform for showcasing cutting-edge scientific research within the poultry science…
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May
May
It is no secret that poultry feed costs are on the rise and presenting challenges to feed formulation. One ingredient is especially expensive: phosphate. Due to global conflict and shipping challenges, the cost of rock phosphate is rising. However, phosphate is a necessary nutrient for bird performance and for preventing skeletal developmental abnormalities, so it…
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Feb
Feb
As the most bio-efficacious feed phytase on the market, Axtra PHY GOLD delivers exceptional results on every level. The ‘golden advantage’ on bird performance, gut health, formulation flexibility, and sustainability are noticed when Axtra® PHY GOLD is included in the diet. Superior animal performance Phytate needs to be hydrolysed as quickly as possible to reduce…
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Aug
Aug
As poultry production begins to sore, we must act before the excreta hits the fan! It is without question that the poultry industry is indispensable when it comes to providing the world with an affordable source of quality protein. According to Poultry Trends, global poultry meat production reached approximately 125 million metric tons in 2018….
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Jul
Jul
Making sense of the wide variety of commercially available phytase products can be a daunting prospect. This can often lead to a poultry producer feeling confused and frustrated. That is why we at Chemuniqué believe that the only way to separate the best from the pretenders is with scientifically supported evidence. An example of such…
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