[Pragati]

Feed additives help in maximizing nutrients and minimizing anti nutritional factors in feed that improve the availability of nutrients available in feed. Lot of feed additives are available in the market and their scope of discussion is quite wide.

[Pragati]

Is canola meal available in India? Rapeseed meal is available that I am aware.

[AHMED]

• Material Management
• Machines Management
• Manpower Management
• Money/capital Material management

[Pragati]

A balanced diet is essential for optimal performance of a bird that will support its genetic potential.

[Md.Rejuan Hossain]

What is the primary role of management in the feed manufacturing industry?

[Md.Rejuan Hossain]

The L/D ratio is a physical dimension of the pellet die, defined as the effective length (L) of the die hole divided by its diameter (D). In contrast, the compression ratio is a performance parameter that represents the ratio of the die hole’s compressed length to its diameter, which is often equivalent to the L/D ratio but can also be influenced by the inlet configuration and is adjusted based on the raw material’s properties to achieve desired pellet quality and density.

[Md]

Nice question

[Md]

Very important information

[Amir]

A balanced diet is essential for bird health because it provides the necessary macronutrients (fats, carbohydrates, proteins) and micronutrients (vitamins, minerals) for proper bodily functions, immune health, and organ stability, preventing deficiencies and chronic conditions like obesity, fatty liver disease, brittle bones, and reproductive issues that can arise from imbalanced diets.

[Amir]

Thanks for sharing

[Md Abdul Bari]

Thanks

[Dr.S.Sridhar]

🛡️ SDS Prevention Strategies in Broiler Chickens

🧠 Feed & Nutritional Strategies

• Mash feeding may slow growth and reduce cardiac defects, though evidence is inconsistent.

• Feed restriction lowers SDS incidence but compromises growth, making it less viable commercially.

• Lowering energy and nutrient density can improve welfare and reduce SDS, especially in older birds.

🌿 Additive-Based Interventions

• Plant extracts like thyme oil and Echinacea purpurea juice may enhance cardiovascular health and reduce SDS risk, though more field validation is needed.

• Vitamin supplementation (E, selenium, B-complex, electrolytes) has shown consistent benefits in reducing SDS.

• Probiotics help lower blood lipid levels, indirectly reducing metabolic stress and SDS.

• Omega-3 sources such as rapeseed or fish oil prevent cardiac arrhythmia. Rapeseed oil is cost-effective and doesn’t affect meat aroma.

• Guanidinoacetic acid (GAA) may protect against lactic acidosis but can negatively impact growth.

🌡️ Environmental & Management Controls

• Stocking density and ambient temperature must be optimised to reduce stress-induced cardiac events.

• Photoperiod management is critical: longer light exposure (>10 hours) increases SDS risk. Controlled lighting boosts melatonin, which helps mitigate stress-related arrhythmia.

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[Dr.S.Sridhar]

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[Oby Josephine]

Very informative. Thank you.

[Oby Josephine]

Thanks for this explanation.