The latest edition of Poultry World is now available online, focusing on gut health in livestock. Key insights from Dr. Aldo Rossi emphasize enhancing feed safety, pathogen management, and mycotoxin control. Highlights include a visit to a successful broiler operation in Parchim, Germany, showcasing effective climate management practices, and innovations such as using machine learning to evaluate egg freshness.
Interview: A Holistic Approach to Gut Health in Livestock
Dr. Aldo Rossi, director of Veterinary Services at Amlan International, stresses that a healthy gut is critical for animal health and performance. This article delves into the comprehensive strategies for achieving optimal gut health in livestock. Key areas of focus include:
- Improving feed safety
- Combating pathogens effectively
- Addressing mycotoxin contamination properly
Farm Visit: “Every Day Demands a Different Climate”
In Parchim, Germany, a prominent broiler operation has emerged as a model of success. The owners conduct thorough inspections of all 16 houses every Tuesday to preemptively adjust to changing climate conditions and optimize chicken welfare and productivity.
Cracking Egg Freshness with Machine Learning
Eggs serve as a vital source of nutrition worldwide, providing a balance of essential vitamins and minerals. Ensuring egg freshness is paramount for consumer safety and product quality.
The Bigger Picture
In the Netherlands, animal welfare organizations are advocating to change the traditional method of catching chickens by their legs, placing additional pressures on poultry producers to adopt more humane practices.
Twice-a-Day Feeding Yields Promising Results
Typically, broiler breeders are fed once daily, specifically in the morning. However, studies from Wageningen Livestock Research indicate that emulating natural feeding patterns through twice-daily feeding can offer significant benefits.
Sustainable Protein: A Challenge for the Livestock Industry
Over recent years, the livestock sector has faced rising competition from alternative protein sources. However, many of these trends have proven to be temporary fads, as discussed at a recent conference in Madrid celebrating 25 years of Huvepharma.
China’s Adoption of Genetically Modified Crops
The Chinese government is taking strides to improve food security and lessen dependency on imports. A key initiative includes the broader acceptance of genetically modified soybeans and maize, which promises to lower costs for local feed producers as well as reshape global trade dynamics.
Sevenfold Rise in Ukrainian Poultry Meat Production
According to the Ukrainian KSE Agrocentre, poultry meat production in Ukraine has increased an impressive sevenfold over the past 20 years, with the Netherlands being the leading export market in 2023.
Column: Starting an Experiment
Rick van Emous, a researcher at Wageningen UR livestock research, discusses an innovative experiment involving broiler breeder chicks to determine how diluted diets may influence growth, behavior, and physiology.
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