feed conversion Articles
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Effect of different water temperatures and pH on the growth, specific growth rate and feed conversion efficiency of spawn to fry of common carp, Cyprinus carpio
A study was conducted on Cyprinus carpio spawn (0.002±0.00 g) to determine optimum water temperature and pH. For this purpose, four water pH (5.5, 6.5, 7.5 and 8.5) were selected and each one exposed to three water temperatures (26, 28 and 30°C) for 91 days. The maximum weight gain (3.279±0.84 g), feed conversion efficiency (FCE) (86.49±0.64%) and survival (97±3.85%) were recorded with pH 7.5 at ...
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Efficacy and benefits of prevention of coccidiosis in broilers by vaccination in comparison to anticoccidial drug program
In poultry production control of coccidiosis still relies heavily on adding anticoccidial drugs to feed. In the present study the efficacy of coccidiosis prevention in broilers by vaccination in comparison to anticoccidial drug programs was evaluated. The efficacy of the live attenuated vaccine Livacox T administered to broiler chickens was investigated in a laboratory trial by assessing ...
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The use of various sources of potassium in growing broilers
Abstract: The studies show the comparative efficiency of the use of potassium chloride and potassium carbonate to improve the productivity of broilers cross "Smena 8". It was shown that both chloride and potassium carbonate can be inserted into compound feeds for broilers in order to increase productivity and improve feed conversion. The use of potassium chloride in a dose of 1.5 kg / t of feed ...
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Protein from preprocessed waste activated sludge as a nutritional supplement in chicken feed
Five groups of broiler chickens were raised on feed containing varying substitutions of single cell protein from preprocessed waste activated sludge (pWAS) in varying compositions of 0:100, 25:75, 50:50, 75:25, and 100:0 pWAS: fishmeal by mass. Forty chickens per batch were evaluated for growth rate, mortality rate, and feed conversion efficiency (ηє). The initial mass gain rate, ...
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Why in animal production feed efficiency is so important?
Feed efficiency improvement in farms is a global challenge because: Feed efficiency is important for farmer’s profitability Available surface for agriculture and feed/forage production is decreasing Human population and food demand are increasing in quantity and quality (animal proteins) Feed costs are increasing (direct and inputs) In the future we should produce more goods with ...
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Pig Performance Testing: An Overview of the Osborne Fire System
In pig and other livestock breeding, feed conversion is one of the most essential criteria for genetic selection. The more efficiently an animal is able to convert feed into body mass, the faster it can get to market. Identifying superior feed conversion characteristics is important as this trait is passed on from parent to offspring. In the past, identifying animals with exceptional ...
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The KAHL Crown Expander - a Way out of the Feed Structure Dilemma
Introduction: For some time now, more and more have turned away worldwide, particularly in Germany, from the hitherto customary fine grinding of pig and poultry feed. For a time, fine grinding was seen as key to achieve high feed conversion rates and good pellet quality with low fines. But today, it is recognised more and more that the vulnerability of our livestock is growing with the genetic ...
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What Is The Role Of Moisture Control In Feed Processing Machinery
During the operation of feed processing machinery, workers must not only pay close attention to the operating status of the equipment, but also pay attention to controlling the moisture content of feed pellets. This is because the feed moisture index is often directly related to the quality level and uniformity of the feed pellets, and further affects the economic benefits of the production ...
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Potassium chloride supplementation in broiler rearing
The influence of dietary feed-grade potassium chloride on the productive performance in broilers was studied. Supplementation of diets with 1500 and 3000 ppm of this mineral additive improved live bodyweight in broilers at 34 days of age by 3.52 and 1.33%, respectively, feed conversion ratio by 3.01 and 0.71%. Supplementation of drinking water (1.5 g per 1 L) improved these productivity ...
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Renders Brothers NL 1 - Testimonial
We see a 70% cut in heat consumption and a dry well-ventilated house no matter the time of year! The brothers Jack and Mark Renders in Son & Breugel in The Netherlands produce 185,000 regular broilers in five houses. They chose DACS ventilation and controls for their new house, commissioned in September 2019. Easier to operate “The constant breeze of preheated air over the chicks ...
By DACS A/S
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Application of Biochar in Animal husbandry: Feed Additive
Animal husbandry plays a crucial role in meeting the global demand for animal products. However, it also generates significant environmental challenges, such as nutrient runoff and greenhouse gas emissions. To address these issues, researchers and farmers have been exploring innovative solutions, and one such solution is the application of biochar as a feed additive. This article will delve into ...
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A Global Assessment of the Water Footprint of Farm Animal Products
The increase in the consumption of animal products is likely to put further pressure on the world’s freshwater resources. This paper provides a comprehensive account of the water footprint of animal products, considering different production systems and feed composition per animal type and country. Nearly one-third of the total water footprint of agriculture in the world is related to the ...
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The Top 9 Benefits of Best ERP Software for Poultry Business
1. Pre-set Parameters The ERP software should allow you to keep track of the complete poultry farm operation. You should be able to record information on feed, hatching, breeding, broilers, and so on, as well as compute crucial factors like Mortality Ratio, Vaccination regimens, Feed Conversion Ratio (FCR), and so on. Furthermore, these pre-defined characteristics should help you organise the ...
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The Triple Challenge: Genetic Selection For Feed Efficiency
Like many other traditional industries such as automotive and banking, the agriculture and food markets are constantly faced with fundamental market shifts. New technology, science, digital capabilities, infrastructure, and viral marketing are beginning to converge, changing the environment and rules that many industries operate in. At Vytelle, we believe farmers are faced with what we refer to ...
By Vytelle, LLC
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The Reason That Chooses Animal Feed Machine To Process Feed Pellets
Now poultry and animals fed with feed pellets, and feed producing also has special feed processing machinery. Zhengzhou Fusmar Machinery is a professional animal feed machine manufacturer. The following is the analysis of Fusmar Machinery from a scientific point of view, what are the advantages of processing feed with animal feed machine, and these are also the reasons for attracting users. The ...
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Animal Feed Machine Processes Feed Pellets
Now poultry and animals fed with feed pellets, and feed producing also has special feed processing machinery. Zhengzhou Fusmar Machinery is a professional animal feed machine manufacturer. The following is the analysis of Fusmar Machinery from a scientific point of view, what are the advantages of processing feed with animal feed machine, and these are also the reasons for attracting users. The ...
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Good poultry climate control pays off - Case Study
Saving energy is an important topic for livestock farmers today, especially in broiler production. Apart from good insulation, the correct heating system and an individual ventilation concept, recovering heat from the used house air can enormously help with cutting down on energy costs. One of the most costly factors: heating. Using a heat exchanger, which transfers thermal energy from one ...
By Big Dutchman
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The Superiorities of Extruding Fish Feed Pellets
Fish feeding is one of the most important factors in commercial fish farming because feeding regime may have consequences on both growth efficiency and feed wastage. During the last decade, there has been a marked increase in the use of extruded fish feed pellets for feeding fish. These feed pellets have superior water stability, better floating properties and a higher energy. The main effects on ...
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The Importance and Potential of Farming Fish
“It’s a solution that saves the planet.” That’s what Andrew Zimmern, celebrity chef, author, and host of the Travel Channel’s Bizarre Foods, had to say about aquaculture. Zimmern, at an event called ‘Aquaculture Plated’, part of the South By Southwest (SXSW) Festival in Austin, Texas, had just served a multi-course meal in which each dish featured a ...
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Fishing for a Solution
As writer Rowan Jacobsen explores in our recent feature “Has Meat Met Its Match?,” animal agriculture’s hefty environmental footprint is creating interest in exploring ways to meet humans’ growing appetite for animal protein that extend beyond beef, chicken and pork. In some places, that exploration is going underwater. Aquaculture, or fish farming, is the fastest growing ...
By Ensia
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