A healthy gut is essential for the efficient conversion of feed into its basic components for optimal nutrient absorption. If gut health is compromised, digestion and nutrient absorption will be affected, and bird health, performance and welfare compromised. Lea más
The purpose of this document is to review the heat treatment of poultry feeds in terms of the specifications required to ensure decontamination and the types of equipment that can be successfully employed. Lea más
The purpose of this document is to review the heat treatment of poultry feeds in terms of the specifications required to ensure decontamination and the types of equipment that can be successfully employed. Lea más
With the ban on many of the drugs used to fight the disease, and changes in animal husbandry like reusing litter and/or increased stocking density, blackhead has re-emerged in many areas including North America and Europe. The focus for control of blackhead is now on prevent… Lea más
With the ban on many of the drugs used to fight the disease, and changes in animal husbandry like reusing litter and/or increased stocking density, blackhead has re-emerged in many areas including North America and Europe. The focus for control of blackhead is now on prevent… Lea más
The Ross 308 AP is a Ross breeder that has been developed specifically for the Latin American market and selected for higher meat yield and a lower feed conversion ratio (FCR) when compared to the Ross 308. The purpose of this supplement is to highlight the management differ… Lea más
This document presents advice for producers who aim to minimize antibiotic use in broiler production and is based on the experience and expertise of those with practical knowledge of this situation. It is intended to provide information that allows good-quality broiler chick… Lea más
This is an interactive PDF providing information in the form of a checklist that the farm manger can work through to identify broiler performance issues. As an interactive PDF, it can be used on any device which has a PDF reader installed (smart phone, Mac, PC, etc.). The do… Lea más
The broiler house equipment and ventilation spreadsheet is designed to allow the user to enter their current house bird number and equipment set up in clearly highlighted cells. From the information entered, the spreadsheet calculates and compares actual stocking densities a… Lea más