Soy Excellence Center – Ganiyat Olamide Abdullateef

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Mohamed Hamada Nasser

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October 27, 2025 at 1:38 pm in reply to: SOYBEAN MEAL QUALITY

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Mohamed Hamada Nasser

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October 27, 2025 at 1:37 pm in reply to: ENZYMES IN POULTRY FEED

Yes, enzymes definitely play a valuable role in poultry nutrition. Their effectiveness depends on diet composition, bird age, and feed processing, but numerous trials have shown clear benefits in terms of nutrient utilization, growth performance, and gut health.

Commonly beneficial enzyme cocktails include:

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Xylanase: Breaks down arabinoxylans in wheat, barley, and corn, improving energy release and feed digestibility.
β-Glucanase: Useful for barley- and oat-based diets to reduce intestinal viscosity.
Phytase: Releases bound phosphorus from phytate, improving phosphorus availability and reducing environmental waste.
Protease: Enhances protein digestibility and amino acid availability.
Amylase: Supports starch digestion, especially in young birds with low endogenous enzyme secretion.
Cellulase and Pectinase (optional): Help in breaking down fiber fractions in high-fiber diets.

In practice, multi-enzyme blends are most effective because they address the complex structure of feed ingredients. For example, a xylanase + phytase + protease combination is commonly used in corn–soy diets and can improve feed conversion ratio (FCR) and reduce feed costs.

From experience, consistent enzyme use not only improves nutrient digestibility but also helps maintain gut health and litter quality—especially when coupled with good feed formulation and biosecurity.Yes, enzymes definitely play a valuable role in poultry nutrition. Their effectiveness depends on diet composition, bird age, and feed processing, but numerous trials have shown clear benefits in terms of nutrient utilization, growth performance, and gut health.

Commonly beneficial enzyme cocktails include:

Xylanase: Breaks down arabinoxylans in wheat, barley, and corn, improving energy release and feed digestibility.

β-Glucanase: Useful for barley- and oat-based diets to reduce intestinal viscosity.

Phytase: Releases bound phosphorus from phytate, improving phosphorus availability and reducing environmental waste.

Protease: Enhances protein digestibility and amino acid availability.

Amylase: Supports starch digestion, especially in young birds with low endogenous enzyme secretion.

Cellulase and Pectinase (optional): Help in breaking down fiber fractions in high-fiber diets.

In practice, multi-enzyme blends are most effective because they address the complex structure of feed ingredients. For example, a xylanase + phytase + protease combination is commonly used in corn–soy diets and can improve feed conversion ratio (FCR) and reduce feed costs.

From experience, consistent enzyme use not only improves nutrient digestibility but also helps maintain gut health and litter quality—especially when coupled with good feed formulation and biosecurity.

Mohamed Hamada Nasser

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October 27, 2025 at 1:20 pm in reply to: aspergillosis

Aspergillosis is a fungal infection caused mainly by Aspergillus fumigatus, affecting the respiratory system of birds and sometimes mammals.

Treatment: Unfortunately, treatment is often difficult and not always effective, especially in poultry. However, some supportive measures include:

Improving ventilation and reducing humidity to limit fungal growth.

Removing contaminated litter, feed, or bedding immediately.

Administering antifungal agents such as itraconazole, amphotericin B, or nystatin (mainly in valuable or pet birds).

Providing vitamin A and immune support to aid recovery.

Prevention is the most effective approach — keep feed and litter dry, disinfect hatcheries, and ensure good air quality.Aspergillosis is a fungal infection caused mainly by Aspergillus fumigatus, affecting the respiratory system of birds and sometimes mammals.

Treatment:
Unfortunately, treatment is often difficult and not always effective, especially in poultry. However, some supportive measures include:

Improving ventilation and reducing humidity to limit fungal growth.

Removing contaminated litter, feed, or bedding immediately.

Administering antifungal agents such as itraconazole, amphotericin B, or nystatin (mainly in valuable or pet birds).

Providing vitamin A and immune support to aid recovery.

Prevention is the most effective approach — keep feed and litter dry, disinfect hatcheries, and ensure good air quality.

Mohamed Hamada Nasser

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October 27, 2025 at 1:19 pm in reply to: Diet balance

A balanced diet depends on the species, growth stage, and production goal, but in general, a good formulation includes the following components:

Protein sources: Soybean meal, fish meal, canola meal, sunflower meal, or other locally available plant/animal proteins.

Energy sources: Maize, wheat, broken rice, or other cereal grains.

Lipids (fats/oils): Fish oil or vegetable oils to provide essential fatty acids.

Minerals & vitamins: A premix to ensure proper bone development, metabolism, and immunity.

Fiber sources: Rice bran or wheat bran in small amounts to aid digestion.

Additives: Enzymes, probiotics, and antioxidants can improve nutrient utilization and health.

The goal is to balance energy and protein levels while meeting all essential amino acid, vitamin, and mineral requirements for the specific species.A balanced diet depends on the species, growth stage, and production goal, but in general, a good formulation includes the following components:

Protein sources: Soybean meal, fish meal, canola meal, sunflower meal, or other locally available plant/animal proteins.

Energy sources: Maize, wheat, broken rice, or other cereal grains.

Lipids (fats/oils): Fish oil or vegetable oils to provide essential fatty acids.

Minerals & vitamins: A premix to ensure proper bone development, metabolism, and immunity.

Fiber sources: Rice bran or wheat bran in small amounts to aid digestion.

Additives: Enzymes, probiotics, and antioxidants can improve nutrient utilization and health.

The goal is to balance energy and protein levels while meeting all essential amino acid, vitamin, and mineral requirements for the specific species.

Mohamed Hamada Nasser

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October 27, 2025 at 1:18 pm in reply to: Role & Importance of Smart Sensors, AI, IoT, & Mobile Dashboards in Aquaculture

Excellent question, Anoop. The integration of Smart Sensors, AI, IoT, and Mobile Dashboards is becoming increasingly essential in aquaculture for both efficiency and sustainability.

Importance: These technologies allow real-time monitoring of key parameters such as dissolved oxygen, pH, temperature, and ammonia. Continuous data collection helps maintain optimal pond conditions, reducing mortalities and feed wastage.
Role and Benefits:

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For farmers: Enables data-driven decisions, better feed management, early disease detection, and improved survival rates.
For investors: Provides traceability, predictable production cycles, and reduced risk, which enhance profitability and confidence.
For technicians and managers: Remote monitoring and alerts improve management efficiency, especially in large or multi-site operations.
Cost–Benefit: While initial setup costs are relatively high, long-term benefits include feed savings (5–15%), improved growth rates, and lower mortality. The payback period can be 1–2 production cycles depending on system scale and management.

Overall, these technologies are moving aquaculture from reactive to proactive management, promoting precision aquaculture and long-term sustainability.Excellent question, Anoop.
The integration of Smart Sensors, AI, IoT, and Mobile Dashboards is becoming increasingly essential in aquaculture for both efficiency and sustainability.

Importance:
These technologies allow real-time monitoring of key parameters such as dissolved oxygen, pH, temperature, and ammonia. Continuous data collection helps maintain optimal pond conditions, reducing mortalities and feed wastage.

Role and Benefits:

For farmers: Enables data-driven decisions, better feed management, early disease detection, and improved survival rates.

For investors: Provides traceability, predictable production cycles, and reduced risk, which enhance profitability and confidence.

For technicians and managers: Remote monitoring and alerts improve management efficiency, especially in large or multi-site operations.

Cost–Benefit:
While initial setup costs are relatively high, long-term benefits include feed savings (5–15%), improved growth rates, and lower mortality. The payback period can be 1–2 production cycles depending on system scale and management.

Overall, these technologies are moving aquaculture from reactive to proactive management, promoting precision aquaculture and long-term sustainability.

Mohamed Hamada Nasser

Member

October 27, 2025 at 1:16 pm in reply to: Alternative of SBM

In our experience, the best local alternatives to soybean meal (SBM) depend on availability and processing quality, but a few options have shown good results:

Sunflower meal – good protein source, but balance for lysine deficiency.

Canola (rapeseed) meal – moderate protein and energy, adjust for glucosinolate levels.

Cottonseed meal – suitable for ruminants; limit use in poultry due to gossypol.

Sesame meal – excellent amino acid profile and digestibility, but usually higher in cost.

Distillers Dried Grains (DDGS) – cost-effective, adds energy and protein, but monitor variability.

A proper formulation adjustment is key to maintain amino acid balance and digestible energy similar to SBM.In our experience, the best local alternatives to soybean meal (SBM) depend on availability and processing quality, but a few options have shown good results:

Sunflower meal – good protein source, but balance for lysine deficiency.

Canola (rapeseed) meal – moderate protein and energy, adjust for glucosinolate levels.

Cottonseed meal – suitable for ruminants; limit use in poultry due to gossypol.

Sesame meal – excellent amino acid profile and digestibility, but usually higher in cost.

Distillers Dried Grains (DDGS) – cost-effective, adds energy and protein, but monitor variability.

A proper formulation adjustment is key to maintain amino acid balance and digestible energy similar to SBM.

Mohamed Hamada Nasser

Member

October 27, 2025 at 1:16 pm in reply to: Drinker lines cleaning

We usually clean drinker lines after every flock and also flush them weekly during production. For cleaning, we use a combination of hydrogen peroxide-based sanitizers or citric acid solutions to remove biofilm and mineral buildup. It’s also important to flush with clean water daily, especially in hot weather, to keep lines clear and prevent bacterial growth.

Regular monitoring of water quality (pH, hardness, chlorine levels) helps maintain an effective sanitation routine.We usually clean drinker lines after every flock and also flush them weekly during production. For cleaning, we use a combination of hydrogen peroxide-based sanitizers or citric acid solutions to remove biofilm and mineral buildup.
It’s also important to flush with clean water daily, especially in hot weather, to keep lines clear and prevent bacterial growth.

Regular monitoring of water quality (pH, hardness, chlorine levels) helps maintain an effective sanitation routine.

Md

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October 27, 2025 at 12:03 pm in reply to: Poultry

Improve the ventilation system & reduce stocking density.

Md

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October 27, 2025 at 12:02 pm in reply to: Mycotoxins & Immunity

Informative

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October 27, 2025 at 12:02 pm in reply to: Omega 3 Fatty Acids

Plant omega-3 fatty acids

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October 27, 2025 at 12:01 pm in reply to: Omega 3 Fatty Acids

plant omega -3 EFA

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October 27, 2025 at 11:59 am in reply to: Role & Importance of Smart Sensors, AI, IoT, & Mobile Dashboards in Aquaculture

Once again good effort and contribution by a number of participants.
Let me ask you further,
1. how many of you follows and uses any of these technologies
2. If using which technology do you use
3. What are your hands on experience – pros & cons
However it is good to reply and share using technology which may be eye opener and useful for many others but real use of this platform will be by sharing personal experiences and knowledge even if it is for a part of question.
Looking forward more contribution for taking this forward effectively.
-Anoop

Md

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October 27, 2025 at 11:57 am in reply to: Alternative of SBM

CGM

Md

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October 27, 2025 at 11:56 am in reply to: Drinker lines cleaning

Clean regularly

Md

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October 27, 2025 at 11:53 am in reply to: Antimicrobial Resistance

Probiotic, Prebiotic, Synbiotic & postbiotic

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