On July 5, the NHU 2024 Poultry Nutrition Symposium in Shijiazhuang was successfully held, attracting a large array of suppliers and partners. This event facilitated significant exchanges and resource integration within the poultry farming sector. Attendees shared their insights, focusing on enhancing the integration of the upstream and downstream of the poultry farming industry, thereby injecting robust momentum into the prosperous development of the nutrition and health industry.

01 Sharing Minds and Building Strength

Wang Yujie, Product Manager, Vitamins & Carotenoids, NHU

Exploring NHU: An Overview of Animal Nutrition

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Ms. Wang Yujie presented an overview of NHU's animal nutrition division, highlighting its role as a key global supplier of feed additives. She noted that NHU, with its advanced R&D and production technologies, is continuously expanding its product range and driving industry advancements through effective nutritional solutions. Currently, NHU offers scientific and professional animal nutrition solutions to partners in over 100 countries and regions, increasing farmers’ income and improving quality of life.

Zhang Lei, Head of Animal Nutrition Research, NHU

The Benefits of Taurine in Poultry Feed

How Taurine Emerges as the “New Game Changer” in Animal Farming

Dr. Zhang Lei provided a detailed analysis of taurine's various functions within the animal body, emphasizing its potential and benefits when used in poultry feed. He recommended incorporating taurine into early poultry feed, feed for late-stage laying hens, and feed for birds under heat stress. As a leading taurine manufacturer, NHU remains committed to innovation-driven development, continuously advancing the research, development, and enhancement of taurine products and technologies. NHU is actively exploring and expanding the innovative applications of taurine in the feed industry, aiming to improve animal health and support the sustainable growth of the animal farming sector.

Li Mengying, Technical Service Manager, NHU

Esseention Red & Yellow® - Color and Health, You can Have Them Both in Poultry

Color Matters As Much As Health in Livestock Products

The “color appeal” of livestock products significantly influences consumer perception. The color of products like egg yolks is determined by the carotenoid content and type in the feed. NHU has developed a complete production chain for Canthaxanthin (Esseention Red®) and β-Apo-8′-carotenoic acid ethyl ester (Esseention Yellow®) and conducted extensive research on their applications. Ms. Li Mengying provided a detailed explanation on selecting pigment products, application solutions, and key considerations for addressing various coloring needs in animal breeding, helping farmers enhance their product competitiveness.

Prof. Zhou Yanmin, Nanjing Agricultural University

Features of Late-Stage Laying Hens and Feed Strategies to Boost Productivity

How Should the Late-Stage Laying Hens be Managed? 

Given the challenges of cost, profitability, and demand, extending the peak laying period of laying hens, enhancing their productivity, and improving egg quality in the later stages have become key industry concerns. In this context, Prof. Zhou discussed nutritional strategies, raw material choices, and the use of functional products, highlighting the roles and effects of taurine, amino acid chelates, vitamin E, and other products in managing the late stage of laying hens.

02 Exploring Issues and Exchanging Insights

At the conclusion of each presentation, attendees engaged in detailed discussions with experts about product applications, technical optimizations, and industry trends. This interactive exchange not only enhanced participants' comprehension of the benefits of animal nutrients in poultry feed but also offered new ideas and methods for addressing practical issues, fostering innovative thinking and collaboration within the industry. For NHU, this forum served as both a learning and networking opportunity, as well as a platform for broadening perspectives, building professional connections, and advancing industry progress.