Recommendations for Vitamin B2 supplements in organic slow-growing broilers (RELACS Practice abstract)

{Tool} Recommendations for Vitamin B2 supplements in organic slow-growing broilers (RELACS Practice abstract). [Aanbevelingen voor vitamine B2 supple-mentatie in biologische traaggroeiende vleeskuikens (RELACS Practice abstract).] Creator(s): Quander-Stoll, Nele and Leiber, Florian. Issuing Organisation(s): FiBL - Research Institute of Organic Agriculture, IFOAM Organics Europe. RELACS Practice abstract, no. 06. (2021)

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Summary

In this practice abstract, the four different controlled feeding trials using two riboflavin products at different concentrations showed that the newly available riboflavin product EcoVit R is equally suitable as the conventional one (Cuxavit); and that slow-growing broilers need less riboflavin than the currently recommended amounts for conventional broilers (Blum et al., 2015). Feed supplementation for organic slow-growing broilers is provided at 4.0 mg Vit B2/kg feed.
The practice abstract is recommended for organic farms raising slow-growing broiler chickens.

EPrint Type:	Practice tool
Teaser:	Adequate supply of vitamin B2 vitamins according to their needs is essential for well-being and health.
What problem does the tool address?:	In organic poultry farming, feed supplements, such as vitamin B2(riboflavin)should be GMO-free. A supply shortage of GMO-free riboflavin in the past made a new product appear on the market (EcoVit R), which is more expensive than previous products.
What solution does the tool offer?:	An update of the requirements and recommendations for riboflavin in organic slow-growing broilers is needed to explore the potential of reducing the amount of riboflavin, thus reducing feed costs while ensuring animal health and welfare.
Country:	Switzerland
Type of Practice Tool:	Practice abstracts
Keywords:	animal husbandry, animal production, poultry, broiler chickens, animal nutrition, vitamins
Agrovoc keywords:	Language Value URI English animal husbandry http://aims.fao.org/aos/agrovoc/c_8532 English animal production http://aims.fao.org/aos/agrovoc/c_437 English poultry http://aims.fao.org/aos/agrovoc/c_6145 English broiler chickens http://aims.fao.org/aos/agrovoc/c_9435 English animal nutrition http://aims.fao.org/aos/agrovoc/c_27925 English vitamins http://aims.fao.org/aos/agrovoc/c_8274
Subjects:	Animal husbandry > Feeding and growth Animal husbandry > Production systems > Poultry
Research affiliation:	European Union > Horizon 2020 > RELACS Switzerland > FiBL - Research Institute of Organic Agriculture Switzerland > Animal > Animal nutrition Switzerland > FiBL - Research Institute of Organic Agriculture Switzerland > Animal > Poultry
Horizon Europe or H2020 Grant Agreement Number:	773431
Related Links:	https://relacs-project.eu/resources/practical-guidelines/, https://organic-farmknowledge.org/de/tool/39805, https://www.facebook.com/organicfarmknowledge/posts/252105650035410, https://twitter.com/farm_knowledge/status/1391679423397642242
Project ID:	ofk
Deposited By:	Forschungsinstitut für biologischen Landbau, FiBL
ID Code:	39805
Deposited On:	04 May 2021 12:12
Last Modified:	09 Jan 2023 13:29
Document Language:	English, Dutch/Nederlands
Status:	Published

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