Better pellet quality improves broiler performance

Researchers in New Zealand demonstrated that it is possible to manufacture high quality pellets at low conditioning temperature through the addition of a pellet binder and/or moisture to mash diets.   Feeding pelleted diets per se is not enough to ensure optimum performance of broilers. The quality of pellets must also be taken into account. While assessing the cost-effectiveness of investment in high pellet quality, consideration should also be given to whether or not the strategies empl