ABN - ABN Compass Range

	FEATURE	BENEFIT
C	Comprehensive range of diets	Cost-effective performance Wide range of coccidiostat options Wheat or no-wheat inclusive diets
O	Optimum nutrition	Up-to-date feed specifications based on breed recommendations and in-house continuous R&D Inclusion of feed enzymes to improve digestion and absorption of key nutrients, reducing excretion and improving litter Supporting nitrogen and phosphorous balance, minimising excreation to the air and environment
M	Balanced mineral levels	Promoting good, strong bone development whilst maintaining litter condition Reducing phosphorous levels as you progress through your feed programme Supported with highly available vitamin ans trace element inclusion
P	Protection	Inclusion of a mycotoxin binder in the critical starter diets to protect the immature gut and support organ development Inclusion of a butyrate product in the starter diets to improve gut health and structure Inclusion of a 'MOS' (yeast extract) product at all stages to improve gut health, structure, and immune response
A	Balanced amino acid levels	Balanced to achieve good growth and FCR at all stages of production Reducing nitrogen excretion, improving litter condition, and maintaining footpad and hock quality
S	Safety	Control process in place to ensure high quality raw materials are used during feed manufacture Closely monitored production process, with checks in place to ensure exacting standards are met and safe nutritious feed is delivered to site
S	Success	Extensive routine testing of finished feeds to ensure the right level of nutrients are included in the diets Proven, successful performance across different growing systems

ABN broiler feeds contain high levels of vitamins and trace elements to promote good health, carcass quality and help maintain performance. These levels of vitamins and trace elements can help to support the birds when faced with stress or disease challenge by stimulating the immune response.

Our own trials have demonstrated a benefit from using specific products such as HyD and a yeast-based probiotic. HyD is included in some starter and grower feeds as it is reported to assist leg strength, thereby improving welfare. The yeast-based prebiotic we use is reported to help performance by promoting the immune response and improving gut health and structure.

We have invested in fundamental research to establish the optimum amino acid requirements of the modern broiler and to select the most effective enzymes to improve digestibility. Optimum amino acid levels give good growth rates whilst high energy levels maintain feed efficiency. The right dietary balance between nutrients supports good litter conditions, promoting footpad and hock quality.

NSP (wheat/barley) and phytase enzymes help improve the digestibility of the feed; this reduces excretion by the bird, improving litter conditions and helping the environment.

To make life easier for our customers, ABN’s flexible range of feeds and feeding programmes will meet any processing requirements concerning thinning and the final kill plan. We can utilise crop parameters to produce a feed plan and order schedule for whole farms and the individual houses. This service assists producers in planning and ordering feed deliveries.