Optimum feeding models with artificial intelligence

A research team from the China Agricultural University in Beijing has developed artificial intelligence-based models to analyze the feed consumption behavior of broiler chickens in detail. A research team from the China Agricultural University in Beijing has developed artificial intelligence-based models to better analyze the feed consumption behavior of broiler chickens.

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Dietary strategies to improve rumen activity 

The rumen is often described as the “powerhouse” of the cow, and the cow obtains three-quarters of its energy from here. A balanced rumen environment is critical to the performance and health of the ruminant. The primary goals in the ruminant diet should be to provide a well-maintained and stable rumen environment, as well as to include sufficient and appropriate nutrients in the ration. At the same time, the development of correct feeding strategies has become an essential issue in the livestock industry in terms of increasing the supply-demand ratio and cost bills, and in achieving meat-milk production targets. 

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The answer to many health problems is a single question: Is it balanced or not?  P.3

Balancing the intestinal microflora in poultry is vital for optimal health and performance; a balanced microbiota is a key factor in improving productivity. Some feed ingredients and additives have been reported to modulate the intestinal microbiota and the host immune system. Antibiotics have been used to modify the intestinal microbiota and have attracted considerable interest from farmers because they promote growth performance in poultry. However, concerns about antibiotic resistance and other adverse effects of the use of antibiotics as growth promoters have forced poultry producers to discontinue or limit their use. Feed additives and supplements such as probiotics, prebiotics, phytosubstances, organic acids, and exogenous enzymes are used as alternatives to antibiotics in modulating the intestinal microbiota.

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