As part of the “Venworld Connect” initiative, Venkateshwara B.V. BiocorpPvt. Ltd. (VBVBC) organized a Layer Farmer Meeting on Tuesday, 22ndSeptember 2026, at Gadag, Karnataka. The program focused on the theme “Profitability and Feed Formulation in Layers”, addressing practical nutritional strategies that can improve production efficiency and farm economics.The meeting brought together layer farmers and poultry professionals for an interactive technical session focused on scientific feed formulation, nutrient utilization, production consistency and cost-effective layer farming.
The technical session was led by Dr. Sunil Nadgauda, DGM Technical VBVBC, Pune who discussed the close relationship between balanced feed formulation, flock performance and profitability in commercial layers. He emphasized that feed constitutes a major component of production cost,making precise formulation and efficient nutrient utilization essential for sustainable returns.The session highlighted the importance of formulating diets according to the bird’s age, stage of production, physiological requirements and available feed ingredients. Appropriate balancing of energy, protein, amino acids, minerals, vitamins and other essential nutrients helps support egg production, feed efficiency, egg quality and overall flock performance.Special emphasis was placed on the use of locally available raw materials without compromising nutritional consistency. Farmers were encouraged to evaluate profitability not merely on the basis of feed cost per kilogram, but also on the cost of producing each egg, which provides a more practical indication of production efficiency.
Nutritional Solutions for Better Layer Performance
During the technical discussion, VBVBC’s nutritional solutions including Mixiblend P, Mixiblend and EGGXTRA were highlighted in relation to practical layer feed formulation.The Eggxtra 5% Layer Composite Premix was highlighted as a comprehensive nutritional solution formulated to provide precise and balanced nutrition throughout the laying cycle. The premix contains essential vitamins, minerals, enzymes such as phytase and xylanase, liver tonic, toxin binder, antioxidants, probiotic and other important feed additives required to support consistent layer performance. With this feeding approach, farmers mainly need to provide the major raw materials—an energy source such as maize, a protein source such as soybean meal and a calcium source such as marble grit while the remaining 5% of the formulation is supplied through Eggxtra, helping create a complete and scientifically balanced layer feed.
The session also highlighted the support provided by Venworld’s specialized Nutritional Services Team, which develops customized feed formulations and feeding programs according to individual farm requirements. By evaluating locally available ingredients and farm-specific conditions, the team helps farmers optimize feed formulations, control feed cost and achieve consistent, performance-oriented nutrition.
Mixiblend P and Mixiblend 0.4% Layer Composite Premix were discussed as nutritional solutions that can help support consistent feed quality and balanced nutrient supply under different raw-material and farm conditions. Their application can provide flexibility in feed formulation while helping maintain nutritional consistency across production stages.
The discussion demonstrated how appropriate use of composite premixes, combined with scientifically designed formulations and suitable raw materials, can contribute to better feed efficiency and improved economic returns.The session further emphasized the importance of regularly monitoring ingredient quality, feed intake, body weight, egg production and egg quality, allowing nutritional programs to be adjusted according to the changing requirements of the flock.
Dr.Prakash Reddy, Ph.D., DGM–Technical discussed the current disease challenges in poultry and the evolving vaccination needs required for effective disease prevention and control. He emphasized the importance of appropriate vaccine selection, timely vaccination, strict biosecurity, sound nutrition and continuous flock monitoring as part of an integrated health-management program.
The program was supported by the Venworld team, including Mr.Lokesh, AGM, M. Babu, Zonal Managerand Mr.ShrikantKhode, RSM, Dr. Sachin Kadam, Product Executive, Pune.Their active participation facilitated meaningful interaction with farmers and helped address practical nutritional and management-related concerns. The coordinated efforts of the sales, technical and product teams contributed to the successful conduct of the meeting and strengthened engagement with layer farmers in the region.
The Gadag Layer Farmer Meeting reinforced VBVBC’s commitment to supporting poultry producers through science-based nutrition, practical feed formulation, customized nutritional approaches and continuous technical guidance.Through initiatives such as Venworld Connect, Venkateshwara B.V. BiocorpPvt. Ltd. continues to work closely with layer farmers to improve feed efficiency, production consistency, egg quality and profitability, while promoting sustainable commercial layer farming.