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Monthly pathology report

MONTHLY PATHOLOGY REPORT: AUGUST 2021

General analysis Generally, the situation is similar to that of the prior month due to the high temperatures and moisture that still affect the Northern hemisphere, which promote the growth of Penicillium, Aspergillus and Fusarium. These fungi cause digestive mycoses … Read More

Calcium in diets for laying hens

THE CALCIUM IN DIETS FOR LAYING HENS

Introduction Calcium is an essential element to maintain the skeleton and obtain qualified eggshells in layers (Martín 2019; Technonews 2015). For these reasons, hens have high calcium requirements that need to be met, as much as possible, through the calcium … Read More

Uso de aminoácidos en dietas para pollos de engorde

Amino acids in diets for broilers

Amino acids: definition and classification Amino acids are organic compounds that form proteins. They also have other essential functions related with nervous transmission or the synthesis of other compounds that are essential for the organism. Their structure has the amino … Read More

SOYBEAN MEAL IN POULTRY DIETS

SOYBEAN MEAL IN POULTRY DIETS

Soybean meal is the protein source of choice for poultry diets because of its high crude protein (CP) content and amino acid composition. Besides, this protein source is relatively affordable compared to other ingredients of animal origin. It is usually … Read More