What is poultry feed supplementary?

Poultry feed supplements are substances added to poultry diets to improve their nutritional value, performance, or health. They can be used to provide essential nutrients that may be lacking in the base diet, or to enhance specific aspects of the birds' performance, such as growth rate, egg production, or feather quality.

Common types of poultry feed supplements include:

Amino acids: These are the building blocks of proteins and are essential for growth, tissue repair, and enzyme production.

Vitamins and minerals: These nutrients are necessary for a variety of bodily functions, such as energy metabolism, bone formation, and immune system function.

Fats and oils: These provide energy and help the birds to absorb fat-soluble vitamins.

Probiotics: These are live microorganisms that can help improve digestion and nutrient absorption.

Prebiotics: These are non-digestible substances that promote the growth of beneficial bacteria in the digestive tract.

Antioxidants: These substances help to protect cells from damage caused by free radicals.

Enzymes: These proteins speed up chemical reactions in the body and can help improve digestion and nutrient absorption.

Phytobiotics: These are plant extracts that can have various effects on the birds' health and performance, such as improving immunity, reducing stress, or increasing feed intake.

Other ingredients: These can include grit, which helps the birds to grind down their food, and colourants, which can be added to improve the appearance of the feed.

Poultry feed supplements should be used according to the manufacturer's instructions and should be tailored to the specific needs of the birds being fed.