Solutions to farming problems in intensive production of monogastric animals
Farming Problems
Producers of pig and poultry are facing many challenges, including:
*Rising feed costs *Lower producer Margins *Ban on antibiotics *Reduced productivity
Current 'solutions' are either ineffective or lack a strong scientific basis. Thus, there is an urgent requirement for solutions of high integrity which are scientifically validated at the highest level for application on large-scale commercial farms. This has led to the development of the THRIVE-RITE consortium. Read More
Solution Providers
THRIVE-RITE is a group of highly progressive European enterprises with well established records in developing natural feed additives for the agri-sector. Enhancements in animal growth and performance have been achieved using many of these natural products and the effects verified by independent scientists. Read More
Scientific Validation
Validation will take place in the Academic setting (Stage 1) and on commercial farm scale (Stage 2). The key components of THRIVE-RITE and the roles of its members in the validation process are outlined in the graphic above. Read More
Potential Solutions
Products will be tested in challenge situations for their ability to:
- Enhance productivity as measured by ADG and FCR.
- Reduce mortality.
- Reduce levels of pathogenic bacteria.
- Increase antibody transfer to offspring via maternal transfer.
- Increase protection of embryo by in ovo (in egg) application of bioactive.
- Increase antioxidant content in pig & poultry meat.
- Enhance gut health & peripheral immunity. Read More
