Perspectives on broiler starter feed in China, after one year without AGPs
Antibiotics at therapeutic dosages prevent and treat intestinal diseases in modern broiler industry, whereas antibiotic growth promoters (AGPs), at sub-therapeutic doses in feed, can improve growth performance and gut health of broilers. Since July 1, 2020, when the Chinese government banned AGPs in feed, it has become critical to maintain broiler performance and improve feed conversion rates, especially with the implementation of multi-dimensional caging rearing systems in North China, which results in increased bird density. Other challenges have been the high level of toxins and anti-nutritional factors (ANF) in feed ingredients, causing serious intestinal health problems in chickens. It has now been a year since the Chinese government's ban of AGPs. What is the status of broiler feed formulation in China after this year?
6 July 2021
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