Advances in Poultry Nutrition Research-A Review

Abstract

Poultry production involving farmed avian species (chickens, turkeys and ducks) is globally recognised as a vital aspect of animal agriculture. It contributes greatly to supply of high-quality protein (meat and egg) for humans. The intensification and commercialization of the poultry sector is accelerated and continues to be so as a result of research discoveries in the field of breeding, nutrition, housing management and disease control. However, the explosion in poultry nutrition research, in particular, has significant impact on the success of the poultry sector. The progress in nutritional research is made possible by several advanced techniques reported by researchers in both academia and industry. Nutritional research is mainly geared towards improving knowledge on ingredients good for the growth and health of the bird and of nutritional requirements for various types and classes of birds, as well as the ability to match nutritional requirements of any type or class of bird for variable conditions including that of the environment. This chapter discusses the importance and growth of the poultry sector. Also, nutritional research efforts over the years, achievements, some notable advance research techniques employed, and challenges confronting nutritional research in the 21st Century have been highlighted.

Importance of Nano-Sized Feed Additives in Animal Nutrition

“…This means that animals require less of these additives to obtain the same nutritional benefits. Nanosized feed additives have the effect of increasing growth, removing residues, reducing environmental pollutants, contributing to the production of non-polluting animal products, improving the immune function of animals, and reducing the risk of disease (Dei, 2021). This review article discusses the role, benefits and application challenges of nanosized feed additives in animal nutrition and highlights future research directions.…”

Effect of the Cresacin Feed Additive on the Digestibility of Nutrients, Productivity and Egg Quality in Egg Laying Quails

“…An important factor in improving any breed of poultry and increasing their productivity is their feeding (Dei, 2021;Tallentire et al, 2016). Numerous studies (Gayirbegov et al, 2017;Smolovskaya et al, 2023) and practices show that the productivity, growth, and development of poultry, including quails, are largely determined by feeding conditions.…”

Lipid-Based Nanoparticles as Targeted Delivery System in Korat Chicken

“…2 In addition to antibiotics, alternative nutrients such as flavonoids, β-carotene, polyphenols, omega-3, capsaicin, curcumin, minerals, and vitamins, have been explored to enhance poultry production. 5 As a result, the objective of this study is to develop lipidbased NP delivery systems that are effective for gastrointestinal (GI)-targeted delivery to Korat chicken (KRC), a slowgrowing chicken produced by crossing male native Thai chickens with female Suranaree University of Technology (SUT) breeding lines. When compared to conventional broiler meat, KRC meat contains more collagen and less fat.…”

“…Therefore, delivering such antibiotics to poultry with long-term release could solve the problem . In addition to antibiotics, alternative nutrients such as flavonoids, β-carotene, polyphenols, omega-3, capsaicin, curcumin, minerals, and vitamins, have been explored to enhance poultry production …”