Poultry
Science Driven Strategies. Real World Results.
Our poultry team delivers more than just feed advice, we deliver fully integrated nutrition consulting and technical support rooted in research, data, and on-farm experience. With over 20 years of combined expertise and a strong foundation in both production and science, we help poultry operations of every size optimize performance and profitability.
Whether you're raising broilers, layers, turkeys, ducks, or breeders, our approach is simple: listen to your goals, evaluate your performance, and build nutrition programs that deliver.
What We Do
On-Site Evaluations
We walk the barns, talk with live production teams, assess live performance, and evaluate on farm conditions.
Ingredient & Feed Testing
Using Veritas Agrilabs, we test feed ingredients for nutrient content (protein, fat, fiber, etc.) and quality (particle size, mycotoxins, etc.), building a robust data set for precise formulation.
Customized Diet Formulation
Every operation is different. We tailor diets to meet your market goals (organic, antibiotic free, small bird), production systems (cage free, GAP, etc.) breed type, and ingredient availability in your region.
Ingredient Flexibility & Cost Management
Ingredient markets shift, and poultry diets require precision. We help you navigate changing conditions by evaluating the economic and nutritional trade-offs of each option. Our data-driven approach allows for smart ingredient substitutions, without compromising performance or health.
Gut Health Program Development
Antibiotic-free production requires smart strategies. Our programs rely on proven prebiotics, probiotics, trace minerals, and essential oils, supported by real in-house research.
Data Analytics & Performance Evaluation
We analyze your flock data (growth, feed conversion, mortality, and more) to track trends and inform precise adjustments to your nutrition program.
Research-Backed Recommendations
We don’t just recommend products, we test them ourselves. Our team combines university quality research from the Kalmbach Poultry Research Center with real-world validation in our own poultry production systems. Every recommendation is grounded in controlled studies and verified through field implementation, so you can trust that what we suggest is proven, practical, and something we’d use ourselves.
Who We Work With
Our team supports a wide range of poultry producers, including:
- Large integrated operations
- Family owned farms
- ABF, GAP and organic systems
- Cage-free, aviary, conventional cage, etc.
- Breeder and pedigree programs
- Commercial duck, turkey, and broiler operations
We partner closely with:
- Live production teams
- Executive leadership
- Feed mill managers
- Veterinarians
- Procurement staff
Regardless of scale, our approach stays the same: understand your challenges, develop a plan, and deliver measurable improvements. We believe collaboration across teams leads to stronger outcomes for your animals and your operation.
Why It Matters
Feed costs account for up to 60-70% of poultry production expenses. That’s why our goal is always to help you feed smarter, not just cheaper. We do the testing, run the numbers, and stay on the cutting edge of research so you don’t have to. And we’ll never push a product unless we’ve seen it work ourselves.
We offer:
- Unbiased recommendations based on research, not brand loyalty
- On-farm experience and a deep respect for the people doing the work
- Continuous monitoring and refinement, not just a one-time plan
- Ingredient sourcing support with flexibility and value in mind
When you work with KNS, you're not just getting a consultant, you're getting a partner who’s fully invested in the success of your flock and your farm.
