The Benefits of Managing Protein for Poultry Production

Managing feed protein flow in poultry diets is essential to reduce feed costs. Jefo Protease was developed to enhance this process. It aids in reducing feed costs, allows the use of alternative protein sources, and promotes improved intestinal integrity. 

Let’s take a closer look at how.

Why are proteins limiting your flock’s performance?

Numerous factors can influence actual protein utilization by the animal, resulting in high variability.

This significant variability can often limit zootechnical performance.

The challenge of managing protein digestion

Effective management of feed protein flow requires maximizing protein digestion — releasing small peptides that can be absorbed by the bird to support performance — while minimizing undigested protein in the hindgut, which otherwise serves as a substrate for pathogenic bacteria and compromises intestinal integrity.

Lower feed costs by optimizing digestible protein

Optimal protein digestion in the small intestine reduces feed costs while maintaining performance. 

Jefo Protease plays a central role in this process by maximizing the use of digestible proteins in the gut. By reducing both the amount of required protein intake and the portion lost as waste, it directly contributes to lowering feed costs and maximizing the return on investment. 

Beyond cost savings, Jefo Protease also provides a safety net against variability in raw material quality and can be adapted to different production contexts. With tailored recommendations based on bird type, diet composition, and protein levels, it ensures that each feeding strategy delivers its full potential. 

Jefo has developed a specific tool to define the best recommendations per animal species and raw materials context.

Contact our experts and find out how our tools can maximize your savings.

Improve intestinal integrity by lowering undigested protein

Undigested protein in the hindgut can disrupt intestinal balance, favor harmful bacteria, and compromise overall bird health. By optimizing protein assimilation in the small intestine, Jefo Protease reduces the amount of undigested protein reaching the hindgut, protecting intestinal integrity and supporting healthier flocks. 

This improvement brings additional benefits. Lower nitrogen waste translates into a reduced environmental footprint, better air quality, and healthier lungs for the birds. Enhanced litter quality also helps limit the incidence of pododermatitis, contributing to animal welfare. 

Furthermore, by lowering the protein content required in feed formulations, Jefo Protease provides valuable flexibility to address challenges such as heat stress while maintaining performance.