Galleon Microbiome Analysis a comprehensive broiler microbiome health assessment toolThere is an interdependency between the condition of the gut microbiome and the flock's health. Therefore, understanding the gut microbiome allows producers to optimize animal health and performance. Cargill's patent-pending Galleontoolenables broiler producers to decide how changes such as in raw materials, diet, additives, vaccine programs, and farm management practices influence the microbiome of their flock.
Using a simple swab from a live bird, Cargill scientists analyze a customer's flock health using Galleon's robust database of poultry microbiome, developed over a decade using a global data set and nearly 100 trial studies. The analysis is further augmented using statistical analysis, machine learning and artificial intelligence capabilities to provide producers with a comprehensive report and recommended interventions to address issues. In addition, results are unbiased towards a specific product.
Galleon can help producers:
"An animal's gut microbiome influences its health in so many ways," said Cargill's principal microbiome researcher, Dr. Briana Kozlowicz. "We've accumulated an industry-leading volume of microbiome data that we can now tap into to provide actionable insights to our customers to improve the performance of their flocks."
Birdoo for real-time, hands-free measurement of broiler weight performance through advanced imaging and predictive analysisFeed is the highest cost input for poultry producers and the primary contributor to their birds' health. At the same time, obtaining accurate animal weight is a time-consuming and labor-intensive flock management effort.
To help producers better track broiler performance,Cargill has teamed up with digital technology enablementfirm, Knex, to develop 'Birdoo," a first-of-its-kind technology thatleverages proprietary computer visioning and artificial intelligence that combines hands-free, real-time flock insights with predictive modeling data. This helps producers make informed decisions quicker while supporting their bottom lines through better animal health and well-being, increased uniformity and improved performance of their flocks.
Birdoo will help Cargill producers:
"We talk with our customers every day, listen to what they need, and are committed to delivering innovative solutions, like Galleon and Birdoo, to help their businesses thrive," says Adriano Marcon, President of Cargill's animal nutrition business."We're combining our deep animal nutrition expertise with leading-edge technologies to deliver actionable insights that address their unique animal health and production challenges."
Cargill innovation demos at the International Production & Processing Expo (IPPE)To see in-person demonstrations of Galleon and Birdoo at the upcoming IPPE, visit the Cargill's booth #B8159 and attend the "Tech Talks" featuring Galleon on January 25 and Birdoo on January 26.
Additional broiler performance solutions for poultry producers to consider
To learn more about any of Cargill's solutions for poultry production, reach out to your local Cargill representative.
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