Soybean meal is the most widely used major protein source in poultry production across the world. However, SBM contains various anti-nutritional factors that may affect intestinal homeostasis and impair nutrient utilization in poultry. One of the main anti-nutritional factors is Trypsin Inhibitor. Dr. Koushik De, technical service director - South Central Asia, explains how to deal with trypsin inhibitor in soybean meal in this interview with Engormix.

Trypsin inhibitor: Why should we care about it? Dr. Koushik De, technical service director - South Central Asia, explains why in his recent interview with Engormix.

It's very important to optimize the commercial value from adding enzymes in the feed. The more accurate the feed formulation the more consistent the response from the enzyme. Measuring the values of enzymes in commercial units can be done in a controlled way. One principle to bear in mind is that a good enzyme always works.

As global animal production has rapidly shifted towards reduced Antibiotic-free, “gut health” has become a popular expression and all-encompassing concept in the scientific community. The gastrointestinal tract must provide a barrier function protecting against harmful environmental elements (e.g. toxins and pathogenic microbes), while simultaneously permitting appropriate nutrient absorption. Successful animal performance depends on the interplay between the intestine, microbiota, diet, and a multitude of environmental factors.

With the advent and modifications in poultry genetics, varied strains are being produced to yield optimum performance in terms of Body weight, FCR, EEF, Egg production, Uniformity, Reduction in mortality, etc. Learn more from the article - Modifying Performance in poultry through Enzymes when used alternative raw materials in feed by Dr. Milind Rainchwar, technical service manager, Novus South Central Asia, published on Benison Media.