Whole soybeans in diets for poultry
By Rosa Lázaro, Gonzalo G. Mateos, M Ángeles Latorre & Javier Piquer and published by the American Soybean Association - Initial studies regarding the use of whole soybeans in animal feeds were carried out on poultry, specifically with broilers and laying...

Influence of Whole Wheat and Xylanase on Broiler Performance
By R. M. Engberg, M. S. Hedemann, S. Steenfeldt, and B. B. Jensen, Department of Animal Nutrition and Physiology, Danish Institute of Agricultural Sciences - An experiment was carried out to study the effect of different forms of wheat (airtight silo...

Utilization of Energy and Amino Acids of Spray-Dried Egg, Plasma Protein, and Soybean Meal by Ducks
S. E. Norberg, R. N. Dilger, H. Dong, B. G. Harmon, O. Adeola, and M. A. Latour Department of Animal Sciences, Purdue University - A study was conducted to determine AMEn, TMEn, apparent amino acid digestibility (AAAD), and true amino acid digestibility...

Typical analysis of Distillers Dried Grains (DDGS)
This article provides a typical analysis of Distillers Dried Grains (DDGS). Please note this analysis provides a set of "average" results and these should be considered on a general basis only.

Alternatives to Soybean meal
By Nicholas M. Dale, Extension Poultry Scientist, University of Georgia, Athens, Georgia. Published by Poultry Science - Feed prices have been moving up steadily during the past several months. This is obvious to everyone who raises poultry either as...

Performance Characteristics and Economic Comparison of Broiler Chickens Fed Wheat- and Triticale-Based Diets
D. R. Korver and K. R. Lawes, Department of Agricultural, Food and Nutritional Science, University of Alberta and M. J. Zuidhof, Livestock Development Division, Pork, Poultry and Dairy Branch, Alberta Agriculture - Published by Poultry Science.

Effects of Dietary Protein Source and Level on Intestinal Populations of Clostridium perfringens in Broiler Chickens
By M. D. Drew, N. A. Syed, B. G. Goldade, B. Laarveld, and A. G. Van Kessel, Department of Animal and Poultry Science, University of Saskatchewan. Published by Poultry Science.

Better Understanding of the Nutritional Value of DDGS
Better understanding of the nutritional value of DDGS - By Nicholas M. Dale, Extension Poultry Scientist, University of Georgia, Athens, Georgia. Published by Poultry Science - For the past several years, the Poultry Science Department of the University...

Nitrogen in diet key to leaner chickens
By Cat Holmes, University of Georgia - University of Georgia scientists have discovered that small amounts of extra nitrogen added to chicken feed produce dramatically leaner chickens. That's good news for consumers and poultry producers alike. It...

Performance of Commercial Laying Hens when Six Percent Corn Oil Is Added to the Diet at Various Ages and with Different Levels of Tryptophan and Protein
R. S. Antar, R. H. Harms, M. Shivazad, D. E. Faria, and G. B. Russell, Department of Animal Sciences, University of Florida. Published by Poultry Science.

Zinc: Nutritional and Pharmacological Roles
By Larry L. Berger, Ph.D. University of Illinois. This article provides an update for nutrition professionals on the current understanding of both the physiological and pharmacological roles of zinc in animal diets.

Commercial Ostrich Production
Prepared by Gary S. Davis, Extension Poultry Specialist, North Carolina State University - Ostrich production in the United States must currently be considered a highly speculative venture. Ostriches may be a short-term attraction or they may become a...

Antimicrobial Resistance – A Threat to Sustainable Agriculture
By Christopher Teale, Veterinary Laboratory Agency - This paper gives an overview of some of the challenges which antimicrobial (antibiotic) resistance is likely to pose for UK agriculture over the coming decades.

The European ban on growth-promoting antibiotics and emerging consequences for human and animal health
By - Mark Casewell, Ian Phillips, University of London; Christian Friis, Royal Veterinary and Agricultural University, Copenhagen; Enric Marco, B & M Consulting, Barcelona, Spain and Paul McMullin, Poultry Health Services Ltd, Thirsk, North Yorkshire,...

Nutrient Digestibility of Broiler Feeds Containing Different Levels of Variously Processed Rice Bran Stored for Different Periods
By A. Mujahid, I. ul Haq, A. H. Gilani, Department of Botany, Government College University, M. Asif, National Feeds, and M. Abdullah, Faculty of Animal Husbandry, University of Agriculture, Faisalabad.