Registration for feed conference now available

The University of Nottingham Feed Conference will be held June 25 to 26, 2013 in Sutton Bonington, England. Topics include the minerals, feeding systems, health and production responses of dairy cows and the gut health, feed efficiency and protein sources of pigs and poultry.

April 11, 2013

The University of Nottingham Feed Conference will be held June 25-26, 2013 in Sutton Bonington, England. Topics include the minerals, feeding systems, health and production responses of dairy cows and the gut health, feed efficiency and protein sources of pigs and poultry. Global price trends, carbon footprints and legislation will also be discussed.

A full program and online registration can be found on the University of Nottingham's website. Early bird discount is available until May 31. Day rates are also available.

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Phytogenics safe to feed layers, pullets for gut health

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Poultry companies breathe easier as feed costs subside

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Essential oils, minerals can support poultry pathogen control

The natural compounds can enhance bird intestinal health.

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Essential oils can protect poultry against pathogens

Essential oils have a positive impact on the poultry gut microbiota against pathogenic bacteria, such as E. coli.

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Understanding the gut microbiome could improve poultry health

Researchers are still learning how to manage this organ to optimize bird performance and welfare.

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Complexity keeps poultry nutritionists going

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The inputs and outputs that need to be considered in feed formulation have changed.

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Enzymes in poultry feed could improve performance

The feed additive can increase nutrient digestibility and have antimicrobial properties.

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Is net energy the right tool for the US broiler industry?

A changing poultry diet landscape could mean that it’s time to move away from AMEn.

The AMEn system was developed and then perfected based on this basis and assumption; that broilers will be fed on corn and soybean meal-based diets.

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