{"id":8767,"date":"2023-04-28T21:11:37","date_gmt":"2023-04-28T19:11:37","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/hartog.eu\/?post_type=articles&p=8767"},"modified":"2024-07-23T13:08:12","modified_gmt":"2024-07-23T11:08:12","slug":"lucerne-a-fiber-rich-feed-solution-for-laying-hens","status":"publish","type":"articles","link":"https:\/\/hartog.eu\/en\/articles\/lucerne-a-fiber-rich-feed-solution-for-laying-hens\/","title":{"rendered":"Lucerne: A Fiber-Rich Feed for Laying Hens"},"content":{"rendered":"

\"\"Poultry farming needs a high fiber content. The concentrates of feed for laying hens consists mainly of protein and energetic nutrients. Due to various factors such as stress, disease pressure and high production, there may be a need for raw fiber and fiber in the ration for laying hens. <\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

The fibers of lucerne stimulate the action of the stomach and intestines and promote overall resistance and vitality. The risk of common problems such as inflammation of the bowel and feather picks is greatly reduced.<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

Digestion<\/span><\/span> of lucerne<\/span><\/h3>\n

Lucerne<\/span> is a fiber-<\/span>rich<\/span> supplement <\/span>to<\/span> the<\/span> power <\/span>supply<\/span> ration<\/span> of <\/span>laying<\/span> hens<\/span> and<\/span> hens<\/span> in <\/span>the<\/span> breeding<\/span>. <\/span>One<\/span> has a <\/span>fairly<\/span> simple<\/span> gastrointestinal<\/span> system <\/span>where<\/span> the<\/span> cellulose is <\/span>fermented<\/span> by<\/span> the<\/span> bacterial<\/span> chlorine in <\/span>the<\/span> intestines<\/span>. These <\/span>bacteria<\/span> break down<\/span> the<\/span> cell<\/span> walls<\/span>, releasing <\/span>the<\/span> nutrients<\/span>. In <\/span>addition<\/span>, in <\/span>the<\/span> small <\/span>intestine<\/span>, <\/span>microbial<\/span> degradation<\/span> occurs<\/span> in <\/span>the<\/span> case of <\/span>crude<\/span> fiber <\/span>and<\/span> other<\/span> undigested<\/span> material<\/span>. The <\/span>Lucerne<\/span> affects<\/span> the<\/span> pH of <\/span>the<\/span> gastrointestinal<\/span> tract<\/span>, <\/span>which<\/span> results<\/span> in a <\/span>beneficial<\/span> effect <\/span>against<\/span> bacteria<\/span> such<\/span> as E. coli <\/span>and<\/span> salmonella. ‘A <\/span>better<\/span> developed<\/span> muscle<\/span> stomach<\/span> is <\/span>beneficial<\/span> for<\/span> laying<\/span> hens<\/span>, <\/span>especially<\/span> in order <\/span>to<\/span> efficiently<\/span> and<\/span> properly<\/span> digest<\/span> the<\/span> concentrates<\/span>. <\/span>This<\/span> allows<\/span> an<\/span> optimal<\/span> condition<\/span> for<\/span> the<\/span> hens<\/span> to<\/span> be<\/span> achieved<\/span>. <\/span>Good<\/span> condition<\/span> and<\/span> vitality<\/span> are <\/span>essential<\/span> for<\/span> the<\/span> best <\/span>production<\/span> results<\/span>, “<\/span>says<\/span>: Henk Jan Schuurman, <\/span>Layinghen<\/span> specialist at <\/span>Agrifirm<\/span> Feed <\/span>from<\/span> Apeldoorn.<\/span><\/span>\u00a0<\/span>
\n<\/a><\/p>\n

Digestibility<\/span> of fibers<\/span><\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/h3>\n

The <\/span>amount<\/span> of fiber <\/span>that<\/span> is <\/span>consumed<\/span> depends<\/span> on <\/span>the<\/span> hen. <\/span>One<\/span> who<\/span> is <\/span>used<\/span> to<\/span> a fiber <\/span>rich<\/span> ration<\/span> will<\/span> break more cellulose <\/span>because<\/span> the<\/span> intestinal<\/span> flora has <\/span>created<\/span> more <\/span>bacteria<\/span> that<\/span> is <\/span>able<\/span> to<\/span> ferment <\/span>the<\/span> cellulose. <\/span>Also<\/span>, <\/span>-ccp-parastyle=”No Spacing”>the<\/span> age<\/span> of laying hens affects<\/span> the<\/span> digestibility<\/span> of <\/span>the<\/span> fibers in their feed. In <\/span>general<\/span>, <\/span>older<\/span> ones<\/span> can<\/span> digest<\/span> the<\/span> fibers <\/span>better<\/span>.<\/span><\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

Higher<\/span> yield<\/span> from<\/span> the<\/span> concentrated<\/span> feed<\/span><\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/h3>\n

Compact <\/span>Lucerne<\/span><\/span><\/a> contributes<\/span> to<\/span> the<\/span> structure<\/span> in a <\/span>ration<\/span>, <\/span>which<\/span> has a <\/span>positive<\/span> effect on <\/span>the<\/span> intestinal<\/span> and<\/span> overall <\/span>vitality<\/span>. The <\/span>Lucerne<\/span> raw<\/span> fiber (fibers) <\/span>makes<\/span> use<\/span> of <\/span>the<\/span> amino<\/span> acids<\/span> in <\/span>the<\/span> power feed <\/span>ration<\/span> better<\/span> and<\/span> nutrients<\/span> are <\/span>better<\/span> absorbed<\/span>. ‘<\/span>This<\/span> means <\/span>better<\/span> condition<\/span>, <\/span>good<\/span> production<\/span> and<\/span> lower<\/span> drop <\/span>and<\/span>, <\/span>therefore<\/span>, <\/span>higher<\/span> yield<\/span>.’ <\/span>Thus<\/span>, Henk Jan Schuurman, <\/span>Agrifirm<\/span><\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

Free from Salmonella<\/h3>\n
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Hartog Compact Lucerne <\/span><\/b><\/a>bales undergo high temperature treatment and are therefore free of germs such as Salmonella. With a size of 50 x 30 x 30 cm per bale, little storage space is required. The ball of about 20 kg can easily be transported to the different compartments. The Hartog Compact Lucerne<\/a> is provided with foil so that the storage space stays clean and the product is protected from external influences such as dirt, moisture, fungi and bacteria.<\/span>\u00a0<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

In case of unwanted behavior, such as feather picking, fast delivery of our Compact Lucerne<\/a> bale is necessary. Therefore, Hartog works with sales outlets throughout the Netherlands, including Agrifirm Feed. Agrifirm Feed has a large logistics range and fast service. The poultry specialists regularly apply our products and provide excellent guidance.<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/article>\n<\/div><\/div>","protected":false},"featured_media":6574,"template":"","area":[251],"suitable-for":[],"class_list":["post-8767","articles","type-articles","status-publish","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","area-agro-en"],"yoast_head":"\nLucerne: A Fiber-Rich Feed for Laying Hens - Hartog lucerne<\/title>\n<meta name=\"description\" content=\"Laying hens benefits from high-fibre Lucerne feed, improving nutrient absorption and contributing to higher production and vitality.\" \/>\n<meta name=\"robots\" content=\"index, follow, max-snippet:-1, max-image-preview:large, max-video-preview:-1\" \/>\n<link rel=\"canonical\" href=\"https:\/\/www.hartog.eu\/en\/articles\/lucerne-a-fiber-rich-feed-solution-for-laying-hens\/\" \/>\n<meta property=\"og:locale\" content=\"en_US\" \/>\n<meta property=\"og:type\" content=\"article\" \/>\n<meta property=\"og:title\" content=\"Lucerne: A Fiber-Rich Feed for Laying Hens - 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