A. K. PandaArun Panda is senior scientist at the Project Directorate on Poultry, India.From the AuthorHomeQPM improves performance, increases broiler meat yieldFast growth requires nutritionists to formulate diets to fully exploit genetic potential.HomePost-hatch feed and broiler performanceThe first seven days of life are increasingly important as broilers reach slaughter weight at an ever younger age.Poultry FeedBetaine plays many roles in broiler dietsBetaine has many important functions in the health and performance of broiler chickens, especially under conditions of heat stress.HomeBetaine in broiler diets increases yieldHealth and performance of broiler chickens improve with betaine supplement, especially under conditions of heat stress.HomeBoosting the chicks immune system through early nutritionResearch shows that chicks that feed soon after hatching are healthier and get off to a better start in life.HomeA practical guide to vitamin D nutrition in poultryA review of the functions of cholecalciferol in poultry and how it interacts with other dietary, environmental and genetic factors, together with requirements and toxicity.HomeVitamin supplementation could lower feed costs, reduce environmental risksIncreasing concentrations of supplemental cholecalciferol may enable dietary levels of calcium and inorganic phosphorus to be cut in half without affecting weight gain, feed efficiency, leg score or bone mineralisation.Page 1 of 1