Pig MBM in broiler feed did not meet expectations

Wageningen UR Livestock Research studied the effect of the inclusion of MBM in broiler diets on performance, litter quality and external quality. Although it was expected that this would benefit performance and litter quality, the results of this study show that MBM could not live up to presumed expectations. Since animal proteins are not allowed in feeds any more many problems in the broiler sector, such as dysbacteriosis, wet droppings and increased use of antibiotics, have been attributed to