Poultry efficiency in spotlight at Livestock Malaysia

Gladron and BASF presented Leciphorce, a feed additive that reduce costs by optimizing fat digestion, responding to concerns over volatile global feed prices.

Aviagen highlighted its breeding programs for efficient broiler strains. Nabel demonstrated its Canopus 1800 egg grading and packing system and ETS001 egg tray sealer for gentle egg handling and operational efficiency.

Local and regional players also made their presence felt. Rhone Ma, marking 25 years in business, showcased veterinary and feed innovations.

Chinese suppliers such as Guoyu Agricultural Technology promoted automated breeder feeding systems, evaporative cooling pads, and galvanized cone fans.

The Korea Pavilion featured advanced cage housing and feeding systems, reflecting South Korea’s push to strengthen partnerships in Asean livestock technology.

FLFAM seminar: Automation and sustainability in poultry

The Federation of Livestock Farmers Association of Malaysia (FLFAM) hosted a seminar focused on industry challenges and future opportunities.

Speakers addressed topics ranging from production optimization to sustainability and environmental management.

Lim Chin Soo, Area Sales Manager of Grain & Proteins Technology, presented on smarter broiler production through automation in housing systems, ventilation and environmental control.

He emphasized that rising labor costs and increasing demands for efficiency make automation a necessity for poultry operations.

His presentation outlined key features of modern ventilation fan systems:

• High performance – High airflow ratios, stable VBR, minimal noise, and certified performance
• Energy efficiency – EC (electronically commutated) motors, which deliver efficiency levels above 90%, precision control, and lower operational resistance.
• Reliable quality – Corrosion- and weather-resistant materials, with durable direct-drive systems ensuring longevity in harsh farm environments.
• Innovative applications – Integration of Permanent Magnet Synchronous Motors (PMSM) with smart drives, airtight dampers, and shutters to optimize airflow and minimize energy losses.

Lim Chin Soo

Two other speakers added depth to the seminar.

Dr Chin How Cheong, Technical Consultant, discussed balancing productivity with sustainability in poultry health from an Asian perspective.

Elaine Wong, Director of True Eco Industrial, offered practical solutions to help farms meet environmental standards while maintaining community acceptance.

The FLFAM seminar organized on the second day was popular with the local crowd.

Tackling disease: Technical seminars address poultry health

Parallel to the exhibition, the technical seminar series attracted full audiences. Speakers addressed the re-emergence of poultry diseases amid reduced antibiotic use.

Dr Robin Archari

One session focused on E. coli infections and necrotic enteritis caused by Clostridium perfringens. Dr Robin Achari, Senior Technical Veterinarian of Bioproperties Australasia, warned that antibiotic restrictions have led to higher incidence rates, leading to mortality spikes of up to 50%, diarrhea, anorexia, and sudden flock losses within hours.

He said subclinical infections, often overlooked, were the greatest economic drain—causing up to 12% bodyweight reduction and nearly 11% losses in feed conversion efficiency.

Meanwhile, Dr Keat Fu, Senior Poultry Veterinary Technical Specialist at Aviagen outlined “new” disease control strategies:

• More frequent and targeted cleaning and disinfection, with PCR monitoring of equipment and environment.
• Multiple daily disinfection applications within flock areas, using higher concentrations and reliable products.
• PCR-based vaccination monitoring, conducted within 7 days post-live vaccination and every 10 weeks thereafter.
• Day-old chick testing for vertically transmissible diseases.
• Necropsy and PCR tests three times weekly, with data trend analysis to identify early risks.
• PCR testing of vermin as part of integrated pest control programs.

The clear message: disease prevention now requires intensified monitoring, measuring, and testing at every stage of poultry production.

Dr Keat Fu

Livestock Malaysia 2025 demonstrated the sector’s pivot toward sustainability, automation, and science-driven disease prevention.

For poultry producers, the priorities were feed efficiency, productivity through automation, and stronger biosecurity as antibiotic use declines.