Grower diet

Grower diet should ensure the dynamic growth of chickens. The main broiler diet is usually applied from 11 to 24 days. Transition from the starter to the grower diet is associated with physiological change in the poultry's demand for nutrient and the possibility of consuming structured feed (middlings/mini-granules). Broilers continue to grow fast during this period. At this time, chickens should be supported with highly nutritious feeds for optimal conversion. It is critical to provide the necessary level of nutrients, especially energy and amino acids.

Possible issues

• Growth retardation.

• Metabolic disorders.

• Intestinal disorders, dysbacteriosis, enteritis.

• Feed stresses.

• Mineral metabolism disorder.

• Inflammation of joints (arthritis).

• Wet litter.

• Weak immunity.

• Decrease in survivability.

Solution in feeding optimisation

• FEKORD 2015-B is a thermostable universal multienzyme complex containing α-amylase, β-gluconase, glucoamylase, xylanase, cellulase, mannanase. Effectively destroys non-starch polysaccharides and starch in feed. Increases energy, protein, amino acids. To be used with complete food. Standard addition is 1 kg per ton.

• FITAZIM-S is a thermally stable fitase. Effectively breaks down phytine phosphorus. It affects chemical bonds of inositol with phosphoric acid residues which results in formation of hexabasic alcohol and salts of phosphoric acid. Inositol undergoes isomerization to glucose and is almost completely absorbed in the small intestine. Phosphates including organic residues split up with metal ions and free amino acids formation. Increases availability of calcium, phosphorus. To be used with complete food. Standard addition is 1 kg per ton.

• Complex probiotic product TETRABIOTIC. Contains Bacillus licheniformis, Bacillus subtilis, Enterococcus faecium. It has a wide range of effects on gram-positive (Staphilococcus, Klebsiella, etc.) and on gram-negative (Salmonella, Escherichia coli, Pasteurella, etc.) pathogenic microorganisms. Contributes to preservation of the poultry health. Increases survivability. To be used with complete food. Standard addition is 400 g per ton.

• Broad spectrum mycotoxin sorbent DIATOKS-ULTRA. It contains yeast cell walls, treated sapropel, calcium carbonate. It is used for the prevention and treatment of mycotoxicosis. It binds mycotoxins zearalenone, aflatoxin, ochratoxin, T-2 toxin, DON, fumonisin. To be used with complete food. Standard addition for poultry is 1 kg per ton.

• Dry enzymatic feed additive, feed antibiotics alternative DIATOKS. It destroys hexose, forms gluconic acid and hydrogen peroxide, detrimentally affects pathogenic bacteria of the gastrointestinal tract, helps eliminate the habitat of intestinal pathogens, maintain the balance of the intestinal flora. Protects intestine epithelial cells. To be applied at 1 kg per ton of complete food.

Results of feeding programme application:

• Destruction of the plant cells walls thereby increasing the availability of the starch, protein and fats contained in them for the action of enzymes of the digestive tract

• Increase in the available energy of grain feed

• Increased digestibility of non-starch polysaccharides

• Increase in live weight by 9.1%

• Increase in average daily gain in weight by 8.4%

• Reduction of feed consumption per 1 kg of live weight gain by 6.6%

• Increase in survivability by 6.2%