Debido a la constante presión de la industria avícola por mejorar la productividad, ganar relevancia el entender y aprovechar el potencial de diferentes estrategias con impacto positivo sobre eficiencia alimenticia. En ese sentido la suplementación de dietas con cobre (Cu) se constituye una alternativa interesante.

Dos problemas prevalecientes de la calidad de la carne a los que se enfrenta la industria avícola en la actualidad son la pechuga de madera y las estrías blancas

"Zinc can play a role in improving not only the reproduction of the breeder but also the livability of the chicken from that egg". Dr. Mercedes Vazquez-Anon, senior director of animal nutrition, Novus International, spoke to Engormix about maternal feeding/epigenetics during IPPE 2020, in Atlanta, USA.

Around the globe, anticipated changes in livestock feed mineral inclusion regulations are shaking up historical approaches to mineral supplementation. This has led many to question not just how much mineral to add to various livestock rations, but also their source.

We spoke to Frances Yan, senior research scientist in poultry nutrition, Novus International, at IPPE last week to hear more about research​ ​she had presented at the Georgia event related to the use of blended essential oils and organic acids in broilers facing a disease challenge, in a feeding trial.