New on-farm tool predicts true energy use in broilers
Adisseo launches a new service to bridge the gap between feed formulation and field performance
1 September 2025
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By: A practical solution to a well-known challenge
Energy is a key component of poultry diets and one of the most costly. Overestimating it can reduce feed intake and growth, while underestimating may limit performance. Traditionally, nutritionists rely on calculated AME values based on ingredient tables and NIR analysis. However, these remain theoretical and don’t reflect the animal’s true ability to digest feed under real farming conditions. “The same feed can deliver very different results depending on the farm. We need tools that measure what’s really happening inside the bird, not just on paper,” says an Adisseo representative.
From feed composition to digestibility
To address this gap, Adisseo has developed Feed Digestibility Check (FDC): a field-based service that allows poultry professionals to predict the actual Apparent Metabolizable Energy (AME) of the feed, based on samples taken on-farm.
FDC combines:
- Feed + feces sampling on-site
- NIR analysis and prediction
- A robust model based on 2,000+ samples from 47 in vivo trials
Results are delivered in 24 hours via the PNE platform, providing a rapid and practical way to assess real feed utilization.
Real data, real decisions
FDC empowers nutritionists to:
- Compare AME across farms, diets, or bird types
- Identify energy gaps caused by raw materials, processing, or gut health
- Fine-tune formulation margins and additive strategies
- Improve efficiency and cost control based on what’s actually digested
A new layer in precision nutrition
FDC is part of Adisseo’s ongoing effort to deliver science-driven services that support more sustainable and profitable animal production.
For further inquiries about FDC, please contact:
Joske Schuurmans, [email protected]
or visit: www.adisseo.com/feed-digestibility-check
