Effects of Water Acidification on Broiler Performance
By Susan Watkins, Jana Cornelison, Cheyanne Tillery, Melony Wilson and Robert Hubbard at the University of Arkansas's Avian Advice - Acidifiers such as sodium bisulfate, citric acid or vinegar are often used by poultry producers to lower the pH of...

The Role of Dietary Vitamin E in Experimental Listeria
By M. Zhu, Graduate Assistant, I. V. Wesley, USDA ARS National Animal Disease Center, A. Mendonca, Professor of Food Science and Human Nutrition and D. U. Ahn, Professor of Animal Science, Iowa State University - A study conducted by the USDA, Iowa State...

The Ideal Amino Acid Requirements and Profile for Broilers, Layers, and Broiler Breeders
By Craig Coon, Poultry Science Department, University of Arkansas and published by the American Soybean Association - The importance of utilizing the correct amount of balanced dietary protein and amino acids for poultry is a high priority issue for several...

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...