As modern poultry production continues to evolve, KENT® Nutrition is advancing poultry performance through innovation designed to support gut function, nutrient efficiency, and flock resilience across every stage of production.
Rather than addressing individual challenges in isolation, KENT takes a systems-based approach to poultry nutrition, recognizing that bird performance and survivability are closely tied to how effectively nutrients are utilized, how well the gut functions under stress, and how consistently birds can maintain balance in real-world production environments. Through ongoing research and applied science, KENT delivers integrated nutritional technologies that work together to support intestinal integrity, immune responsiveness, and overall productivity by leveraging the microbiome.
Central to this innovation-driven strategy are advanced feed and water solutions that target nutrient availability and gut health, including ARGIS®, HumiSyn™, BetaMOS®, and MicroGold MC®. Together, these technologies reflect KENT’s commitment to advancing non-antibiotic nutrition strategies that help producers adapt to today’s production demands while protecting long-term flock health.
Optimizing Nutrient Utilization Through Feed Innovation
Improving performance begins with maximizing the nutritional value already present in the diet. ARGIS*, a next-generation probiotic technology, represents a significant advancement in how poultry diets leverage soybean meal. Powered by a proprietary strain of Bacillus amyloliquefaciens, ARGIS enhances nutrient availability within the feed matrix, helping reduce dependence on multiple exogenous enzymes while promoting more consistent nutrient uptake.
By supporting feed efficiency and internal nutrient utilization, ARGIS helps birds better manage nutritional stress, a key factor influencing performance consistency and survivability across diverse production conditions. Its stability through feed processing and varying pH environments ensures reliable delivery from mill to bird.
“Nutrition-focused innovation is about helping birds do more with what they’re already being fed,” said Kale Causemaker, Senior Director, Innovative Solutions at KENT Nutrition. “When nutrient availability is optimized, birds are better equipped to maintain performance, even during periods of stress.”
Supporting Gut Integrity and Resilience Under Pressure
Gut health remains a cornerstone of poultry nutrition, particularly as producers manage disease challenges without routine antibiotic use. HumiSyn was developed to support intestinal structure, optimize the microbiome, and improve nutrient absorption during periods of environmental and disease challenges. The technology combines naturally occurring organic acids and short-chain fatty acids to help maintain gut integrity when birds face stressors such as necrotic enteritis.
Research trials have demonstrated significant reductions in intestinal lesion severity in birds challenged with enteric disease, reinforcing the role of nutrition-based gut support in maintaining performance and flock stability. Available in both granular feed and water-soluble formats, HumiSyn offers flexible application across life stages and production systems.
“When gut health is compromised, performance suffers quickly,” said Causemaker. “Our focus is on nutritional tools that help birds maintain balance and functionality when conditions aren’t ideal.”
A Portfolio Built on Integrated Nutrition Science
Supporting these core innovations are complementary nutritional technologies designed to enhance gut environment and microbial stability. BetaMOS, a beta-glucan mannan oligosaccharide yeast extract helps support immune function, while MicroGold MC, a fermentation metabolite, is rich in B-complex vitamins, amino acids, and minerals that aid digestive health. Together, these solutions reinforce KENT’s belief that meaningful progress in poultry production comes from integrated nutrition systems, not single-product fixes.
“Our approach to innovation is grounded in how these technologies work together,” Causemaker added. “By advancing nutrition science and applying it practically, we’re helping producers build healthier, more resilient flocks from the inside out.”
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