Phytogenic feed additives in poultry production

Modern poultry production is a highly sophisticated process. Success depends strongly on skilled management and proper nutrition regimes to optimize feed conversion ratios as well as boost daily weight gain or laying rate. Achieving these production goals while minimizing feed costs is one of the main challenges in poultry production.  Poultry producers are confronted with a variety of challenges both on and off farm, such as the challenge of consumer pressure to enhance animal welfare, while simultaneously striving for increased performance. The advances in knowledge and application of phytogenic feed additives in poultry diets are becoming better understood and utilized to optimize production and enhance feed efficiency – where, even at the highest levels of production, a further optimization of efficiency in poultry production is possible.

Profitability in poultry production requires a high return on investment.  Feed efficiency plays a key role in the success of every operation. The gains offered by the increase of production performance can be tailored to the respective targets of each producer. Delacon's unique Performizer® concept offers a highly sophisticated tool for developing individual strategies to aid in capturing the benefits of phytogenics, either as decreased input costs or increased product value.