November 14, 2023 | Poultry, Uncategorized
By Ky Meeks, Ph.D. Dietary fats are crucial for poultry diets, yet all fats are not equal. They offer high energy density and essential nutrients. The discussion covers differences in fat sources, factors affecting fat digestibility, synergism between sources, and the...
September 29, 2023 | Uncategorized
By Bart Borg & Ashley Gelderman In the realm of feed manufacturing, the ingredient mixing stage is a critical process. Yet, how can we verify the quality of this blend? This is where the mixer test comes into play, diligently assessing the variation in nutrient...
August 4, 2023 | Poultry, Uncategorized
By Ashley Gelderman When considering how to get birds off to a good start, there are many things to consider. If possible, it is best to start poults off on a pellet. For some producers, the economics of bringing in a pellet does not work, but for those that are...
July 7, 2023 | Poultry, Uncategorized
By Ky Meeks, Ph.D. Modern turkey toms grow faster and larger than they did 60 years ago, growing to nearly 50 pounds by 20 weeks of age (Aviagen Turkeys, 2022; Hybrid Turkeys, 2022b). At the same age, this is more than double the weight of the random-bred control...
June 19, 2023 | Uncategorized
By: Bart Borg In our last article, we discussed the value of corn micron size for the growing pig relating to feed conversion improvement. In this period of high-priced corn, it is very important to monitor and manage grind quality targets both for average micron size...
