Jan 05, 2023

Real-time formulation a more efficient way to feed animals

Many savings can be seen on livestock or poultry farms that use real-time feed formulation, from ingredients to […]

— By Ann Reus

Livestock and poultry producers who are looking for a more accurate, efficient and precise way to feed their animals while saving on costs and ingredients may look toward real-time feed formulation.

Real-time feed formulation is a feeding method whereby the correct nutrient balance is fed to individual animals or small groups of animals to meet their real-time nutrient requirements, according to Mohammad Afrouziyeh, research associate at the Poultry Innovation Partnership at the University of Alberta.

This is done by mixing pre-determined diets in the right proportions at the right time, added Aline Remus, research scientist in precision nutrition and metabolism in pigs at Read the Full Article on FeedStrategy.com

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