Poultry

It seems there’s no shortage of potential problems when raising broilers – illness outbreaks, environmental challenges, vaccinations. Every stressor takes a toll – especially on young chicks. There are many additives available today that promise improvements – but ask yourself, do they have the data to back their claims? Plasma does. Ensuring a cumulative intake of 3 to 4g of plasma per chicken during the first feeding phase makes it an economically feasible solution in chickens. Plasma helps support the developing immature immune system of the chickens early in life, improving their overall feed efficiency, weight gain and reducing mortality; and increasing their tolerance to disease and stress.

Pullets need to develop their immune, reproductive and skeletal systems achieving target weights and uniformity by the onset of lay. However, they are often exposed to demanding vaccination programs, variable environmental conditions, and other stressors and health challenges. Feeding plasma to the developing pullet during the first weeks of life, helps them to face these challenges by supporting their immune system and achieving a long and productive lifecycle.

The turkey chick faces various challenges during the first weeks of life that prevent it from reaching full genetic potential. Feeding plasma to the young turkey in the first few weeks supports early immune and gut development, leading to better early weights and greater tolerance to challenges and stressors. Plasma is a rich source of highly digestible protein helping to reduce the levels of SBM used in the diets and the amount of undigestible protein, which are key to achieving a desirable gut health in young turkeys. At high temperatures, plasma forms an irreversible thermoplastic gel thus using it in early turkey diets helps reduce fines. All of these benefits translate into better overall lifetime productivity and health. Plasma is a safe, natural fit for early turkey diets.