Livestock knowledge
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Australian study supports local field peas as a soybean meal alternative in broilers
Soybean meal is the main plant protein source in broiler diets because of its high protein content, balanced amino acid…
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UK research links BSFL to better welfare in fast-growing broilers
Scattering black soldier fly larvae in pens as enrichment increases the activity and natural behaviours of fast-growing broiler chickens and…
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Gentle human touch found to boost welfare in young chicks
New research from the University of Bristol suggests that gentle human contact can do far more than simply familiarise chicks with stockpeople…
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Hygiene meets compliance in poultry farming
There are some interesting developments taking place in Europe regarding the cleaning and disinfection of drinking water in poultry production,…
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Beat the heat: How to keep calves cool and avoid heat stress
When temperatures soar and calves face hotter days, this impacts their productivity, growth, and immune function. Input from farmers and…
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Influence of litter substrates on production, egg quality and welfare indicators of hens
Hens’ welfare indicators such as integument condition, dustbathing, and foraging behaviours can be influenced by the litter substrate, but the…
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UK reports continued drop in livestock antibiotic use with major progress on resistance
The use of antibiotics in treating livestock in the UK has fallen, according to a new report released by the…
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Diverse threats posed by avian E. coli
New research from the University of Surrey and University of Bristol, in collaboration with Poultry Health Services, has determined why various strains of APEC…
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The best of both worlds: Probiotics with enzymes
Producing healthy and high-yielding animals is the outcome of multifactorial management. From a feed perspective, it is not only about…
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Easy guide to BCO lameness in chickens: Causes and solutions
Broiler chickens, bred for fast growth, often face leg issues characterised by lameness that can be divided into 2 main…
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