Essential oils have multiple desirable properties which can have beneficial effects on animal performance, such as finishing pigs, when added to their rations.
Livestock
Broiler breeders and their management

To attain both genetic potential and consistent flock production, it is important that the producer or flock manager has a good management programme in place
To attain both genetic potential and consistent flock production, it is important that the producer or flock manager has a good management programme in place.
Role of phytogenic feed additives in animal nutrition
The strategic and innovative encapsulation process is a new benefit which enables essential oils to have a longer shelf life by protecting from environmental impacts, partly masking strong odor whilst maintaining key features of enhancement of palatability, stability in ration, improved digestion and, consequently, better performance.
Poultry feed consumption and its efficient utilization
Advances in poultry breeding have provided egg producers with unprecedented increases in egg yield and quality alongside the more cost-effective use of poultry feed.
FAO warns of possible bird flu resurgence
FAO has urged heightened readiness and surveillance against a possible major resurgence of the H5N1 Highly Pathogenic Avian Influenza amid signs that a mutant strain of the deadly Bird Flu virus is spreading in Asia and beyond, with unpredictable risks to human health.