Health management in poultry

Managing the health and well-being of poultry flocks is one of the most important requirements to keep a poultry business productive and profitable.

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Understanding the challenge of health management

Disease outbreaks often lead to huge mortality rates, diminished production and substantial financial setbacks. Of course, the most effective strategy for disease management is prevention. Constant monitoring, extensive biosecurity measures and vaccination are essential for every poultry business.

Next to that, providing poultry flocks with the right nutrition is of utmost importance. For example, the immune system of birds is very helpful in preventing disease and nutrition can have a great impact in fortifying these immune systems. Poultry producers therefore have to make sure that their birds receive a balanced and nutritionally comprehensive diet. Nutritionists usually strive for diets that promote optimal production and ensure the health and well-being of poultry flocks.
 

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Reduce expensive disease outbreaks

We are committed to ensuring optimal poultry health through comprehensive, innovative nutritional solutions. Our goal is to reduce the occurrence and cost of disease outbreaks in poultry, which pose a significant challenge. We understand that the health of your poultry is paramount to your operation’s success.

Sustain Animal Resilience with Probiotic Solutions: To maintain their physiological status and ensure a resilient microbiome, we have designed a complete probiotic solution specifically for poultry. Our offer focuses on strengthening the gut barrier function and preserving gut integrity by improving nutrient absorption and maintaining a strong immune system. With our probiotic solution, you can ensure your poultry maintains a robust and resilient microbiome, capable of withstanding external threats.

Eliminating the Threat of Mycotoxins: The presence of mycotoxins in feed can decrease resistance to infectious diseases, reactivate chronic infections and decrease vaccine efficacy. Our goal is to close the door on these harmful toxins. We have developed strategies to prevent mycotoxin contamination in feed, thus enhancing the overall health and resistance of your poultry.

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Potential threats

We will discuss some poultry diseases that you may encounter and how nutrition can support you.

Salmonella are gram-negative bacteria and are responsible for 1 out of 4 key global cases of diarrheal disease. Foodborne diseases are a substantial burden on human health as they affect 1 in 10 people throughout the world every year, and they are fatal for 33 million of them. Poultry food production is the production sector of most concern as far as foodborne illness through meat and eggs is concerned.

About 2400 types of Salmonella, called serovars, have been identified. Some of the most frequently encountered are S. Heidelberg, S. Enteritidis, S. Indiana, S. Kottbus, S. Infantis, S. Montevideo, S. Saintpaul, S. Senftenberg and S. Typhimurium. Salmonella is a zoonosis, which means that an animal can transfer the disease to humans.

The control of Salmonella in a farm environment is key to preventing contamination and infection. Salmonella colonizes the gut in three steps. First by adhesion, then by invasion of the epithelium, and finally by infecting the lymphoid tissues. Salmonella impairs the homeostasis of the gut (according to the three pillars: microbiota, mucosal barrier, inflammation state) and uses the host defense mechanisms to its advantage. Indeed, the inflammation induced by Salmonella leads to the inhibition of commensal micro-organism growth in the gut. Moreover, when an animal suffers from stress, “blood” enters the gut and brings oxygen with it. Salmonella is facultative anaerobic, while commensal bacteria are often more anaerobic, thus offering Salmonella the possibility of multiplying very quickly. This allows Salmonella to take advantage of other commensal bacteria, multiply and colonize the host gut.

The animals generally have no symptoms, which makes the diagnosis complicated and increases the risk of sending contaminated carcasses to the slaughterhouse. Regulations are in force in some countries, but not in others. In the case of regulation, the Salmonella status of the flock can be checked by organizing environmental and fecal swabs on the farm to obtain the status of the flock before they are sent to the slaughterhouse. If the flock is positive, its value decreases, and it becomes a burden for the slaughterhouse.

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Why choose our solutions?

Our products are designed using cutting-edge research and validated through rigorous field trials. They offer a proven pathway to mitigate the effects of heat stress, ensuring animal welfare while boosting farm profitability. By incorporating our solutions, producers can confidently navigate the challenges posed by rising temperatures and protect their operations from losses.

Contact us today to explore our innovative strategies and find the right solution for your specific needs. Together, we can safeguard your livestock and enhance your bottom line.

 


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