Broiler Feeding Programs - Provimi

Broiler Feeding ProgramsTo maximise efficiency and profitability in broiler production, it is necessary to selecta feeding program designed to produce a bird that meets your market requirementsand suits your own management system. Provimi will create the optimal feedformulations for your specific situation which will help to maximise profitability.Supported by many years of research, Provimi isable to predict an animals’ response to changesin environmental conditions, and has tailor madenutritional solutions to maximise your economicaloutput. This work is the foundation in thedevelopment of the BroilerMax concept.BroilerMax is the result of extensive research into allaspects of broiler performance, such as the protein/energy balance, amino acid and energy levels perphase, physical form of feeds (pellet size, fineness,structure), feed appearance (pellet/meal, quality ofpellet/meal), breed and sex differences, quality andtype of raw materials and additives. Provimiidentifies five feeding phases for broilers asshown in figure 1. We recommend feeding eachbroiler 100g of the complete broiler prestarterProGress from day 1 to approximately 6 daysold, then moving on to the Starter diet up to 14days followed by the Grower diet until 28 daysold. Finisher 1 is recommended from 28 daysuntil five days pre slaughter when it is replacedby Finisher II. The Finisher II does not contain acoccidiostatic. These diets are based on Provimipremixes or concentrates to ensure optimalfeed balance and maximal production.Figure 1. The five different feeding phases for broilersPhase Prestart Starter Grower Finisher I Finisher IIAge (days) 0 6 14 28 ± 37 ± 42Prestart = Prestarter ProGress (100g/bird)P.O. Box 50633008 AB RotterdamT + 31 (0)10 423 95 00 F + 31 (0)10 484 56 24E info@provimi.nl I www.provimi.nl

digestion of the yolk sac.• ProGress is based on easily digestibleprotein and fat sources for an optimalnutrient supply and to overcome digestiveproblems.• ProGress has a positive influence on theimmune system. The development of theimmune system in the first days requiresthe availability of amino acids to build upthe different proteins involved in theimmune response, such as immunoglobulin.However, the effectiveness of differentcompounds varies and is dependant on manyinteracting factors. Biacid has been formulatedfollowing detailed research into thesecompounds and into their combined effects, toensure that the most effective blend is used foroptimising broiler chick performance. Provimiresearch and field trials show improved broilerperformance and profitability when Biacid wasadded to diets.These come from the digested feed andfrom the yolk sac digestion. A highlydigestible prestarter will result in highernutrient availability for immune and bodydevelopment.• Different additives are included inProGress to improve the digestion, supportthe development of the digestive andimmune system, and to promote the gutCharacteristics and benefits of ProGress• Highly digestible ingredients• Improved feed intake• High daily gain• Low feed conversion ratio• Good health status• Good uniformity• High return on investmentflora.Provimi Starter, Grower,Finisher phases (age: 6 days – end)Provimi research and field trials show positiveresults with ProGress. Live weight at the end of thefattening period increased considerably, and feedconversion ratio often improved. Furthermore,results from the field trials show improved flockuniformity and reduced mortality. The latter isalso an indication that feeding ProGress positivelyProvimi’s knowledge of how birds respond to arange of feed related factors enables us to predicttheir performance. Predictable results allow us towork with you to develop an optimal feed programfor your specific company to obtain maximumprofit.influences the health status of the chick.We normally recommend a five phase feedprogram for the different stages of the bird. TheProGress (age: 1 – 6 days)Prestarter for broiler, laying hens, breeders andducks (100g per bird)The first period in a chick’s life is very critical.Digestibility is limited because the digestive tractis not fully developed and enzyme activity is low.The combination of limited digestibility and lowfeed intake makes it difficult to achieve a goodstart. ProGress anticipates on this shortcomingand ensures improved development.Paying enough attention to the first week of lifeis rewarding. From literature and Provimi researchit is proven that 10g extra live weight gain in thefirst seven days results in ±70g extra live weight in42 days. Several factors determine the start-up ofthe young bird. The health status and uniformityof the day-old chicks and the climate on arrivalare important factors. However, our focus willbe the nutrition in the first week, which stronglyinfluences production capacity in later stages.The specially designed ProGress supports theyoung chicks in many ways.• Feed intake is stimulated by an optimalpellet size, length, hardness anddurability. An early and high feed intakeis important for good digestive tractdevelopment. The presence of feed willalso trigger the development of theenzyme system and stimulates theIn laying hens and breeders the birds are ableto produce more eggs per bird. The combinedeffects result in positive cost-benefit ratiosin the vast majority of trials. ProGress iseffective in broilers, rearing hens, breedersand ducks as it generally improves the animalsearly development, which results in improvedproduction and stronger birds.One of the special additives in ProGress isBiacid. Biacid is a specific blend of organicacids and essential oils designed to enhanceproduction performance of chickens byencouraging feed intake and efficient digestivefunction. Biacid is included in the prestarterdiets and throughout the fattening period.Organic acids and essential oils are knownto have bacteriostatic/bactericidal activity.nutrient levels of the complete feed per phasediffer depending on circumstances, such as theavailability and prices of raw materials, and thecompany goals, such as lowest cost per kg of meat,maximum daily gain or lowest feed cost per kg feedor per bird.The recommended feed program from six daysold will depend on local raw materials andcircumstances, and will incorporate Provimi fullconcentrates,concentrates or premixes dependingon the system. In this way we can work with thecustomer to formulate optimal programs forintegrators, feed mills and home mixers in order tomaximise economic performance.Biacid, Provimi’s natural growth promoter, can beadded to concentrates or is available as separateadditive.