Infrared beak trimming is a technique proven effective for controlling pecking in laying hens. However, many European countries have prohibited beak trimming.
Farinaceous feeds increase feeding time, indirectly reducing the risk of injurious pecking. However, it is essential to avoid fine particles (0.8 mm), whose intake is significantly lower, particularly by birds that have not undergone beak trimming.
Owing to its granular form, the Nucléor® premix helps limit the choice of feed and meet the nutritional needs of animals. 

Nucléor® is manufactured using a unique compression process that allows granulometry to be adjusted to poultry preferences, ensuring that at least 80% of the granules produced have a diameter greater than 0.8 mm. This process also produces a homogenous premix, in addition to reducing the generation of fine particles during mixing stages at the plant and feed transfer operations. Consumption of the feed fraction that contains micronutrients (enzymes, vitamins and trace minerals) is optimised.
This process improves egg production, growth, feed conversion ratio, hatching rate and chick quality, in addition to reducing mortality.

The technical process used in the manufacture of the Nucléor® premix, which involves cold, dry granulation, ensures the preservation of the active principles contained in the product: vitamins, essential oils, aromas and enzymes.
This premix is indicated for poultry raised on farinaceous feeds. The mixing ratio is 0.1-2%, depending on the intended final composition.

This innovative premix is available for the following types of poultry: