Disease outbreaks resulting from Avian influenza within the industry underline the critical importance of poultry farm biosecurity and reinforce the continued need for program review. Recent and persistent outbreaks of AI have caused producers to proactively review and tighten their
African Swine Fever (ASF), Porcine Epidemic Diarrhea virus (PEDV) and Porcine Reproductive and Respiratory Syndrome (PRRS) are detrimental to animal health and performance and severely impact producer productivity and profitability. While PEDV and PRRS are endemic diseases causing reduced
Feed biosecurity specialist Anitox has unveiled Fortrol®, its new highly cost-effective feed additive to help producers meet feed microbial quality goals. Formulated to control Salmonella in feed ingredients and finished feed, Fortrol® gives producers greater flexibility to respond to
One year, 52 weeks. That's how long the average egg production cycle is. Producers spend over 70 weeks investing in layer production and management strategies to achieve optimal layer health and maximum egg production. The single largest input in layer production? Feed. Prevent
High raw material costs burden the feed production chain from field to finished feed. Weather conditions in the growing season, as well as geopolitical issues and the cost of inputs such as fertilizer, fuel and transportation, all significantly impact the availability and cost of animal
Oilseed meal is the highest Salmonella risk material used in feed formulations when animal protein meals are not used. Studies have found that oilseed raw materials such as soybeans and rapeseeds carry Salmonella detection rates of 36.6% and 23.8%, respectively. While Salmonella
