Why rethink poultry nutrition?

Feed is one of the biggest costs in chicken production. Heavy reliance on conventional ingredients such as maize and soybean can leave poultry producers vulnerable to rising feed prices, competition for food resources, climate-related risks, and supply-chain disruptions. 

So, the question is no longer simply: “What can we feed chickens?” rather it is, “How can we feed chickens efficiently, affordably and sustainably—using the resources available to us?”

This presentation will explore innovative feed ingredients, smarter nutrition strategies and locally available resources that can help build a more sustainable, affordable and resilient poultry sector.

Duncan Wanjohi is an animal nutritionist, with a doctorate in Animal Science. He has been involved in animal nutrition research, focusing on alternative feeds and new feeding strategies.  He works in the department of Dryland Agriculture at Tharaka University, Kenya where he is involved in teaching, research and outreach.  He is passionate on research on new feeds and feeding strategies.