Dietary yeast culture supplementation has been proposed as an effective strategy to enhance production efficiency and intestinal health in poultry. This study evaluated the effects of yeast culture (YC) on growth performance, nutrient utilization, odor-related metabolites, and cecal microbiota in broilers. A total of 960 one-day-old Arbor Acres broilers were randomly assigned to three dietary tre…
To alleviate the shortage of high-quality roughage resources in arid areas, this study aimed to investigate the potential of ensiling sweet sorghum (SS) with aerial parts of licorice (APL) to support sustainable sheep production. Fifty healthy 3-month-old Karakul sheep (20.5 ± 0.87 kg) were randomly divided into five groups and fed with mixed silage diets of SS and APL in ratios of 100:0, 75:25, …
This study aimed to investigate the effects of dietary phytosterol (PS) supplementation on growth performance, meat quality, and lipid metabolism in finishing pigs and to explore the potential mechanisms. Forty-eight barrows with an initial body weight of 73.96 ± 2.80 kg were randomly allocated to two treatments, with six replicate pens of four pigs per pen: the CON group fed a basal diet, and th…
IntroductionBamboo clum powder is an unconventional feed ingredient rich in insoluble dietary fiber, and its potential application and optimal inclusion level in laying hen diets remain unclear. This study was conducted to evaluate the effects of dietary supplementation with micronized bamboo powder (MBP) on laying performance, apparent nutrient digestibility, intestinal morphology, and cecal mic…
By dsm-firmenich dsm-firmenich Animal Nutrition & Health (ANH) today inaugurated a new feed additive plant in Jadcherla, Hyderabad, India. The strategic investment aligns with the Government’s “Make in India” initiative and strengthens ANH’s market leading position and growth strategy in India and the Asia-Pacific region. The new facility features a manufacturing line for the world’s […]
Water is considered the most critical nutrient in beef cattle diets. Cattle diets are balanced for energy, protein, vitamins, and minerals based on the desired level of animal performance. Water....
