This excel tool calculates the correct grading populations and weight ranges within each graded population from a given CV or +/- 10% uniformity and average weight. The tool also calculates feeder and drinker requirements, bird numbers and stocking densities for fixed or adj… Lea más
This document contains Best Practice advice detailing the principles of biosecurity for broiler breeder flocks. Biosecurity creates hygienic conditions within the poultry house to minimize the adverse effects and to prevent the spread of disease, optimize bird performance an… Lea más
This booklet contains the performance objectives for Ranger Classic parent stock and should be used in conjunction with the Parent Stock Management Handbook supplied by Aviagen and the Ranger Female Management Supplement. Lea más
This booklet contains the performance objectives for Ranger Gold parent stock and should be used in conjunction with the Parent Stock Management Handbook supplied by Aviagen and the Ranger Female Management Supplement. Lea más
The purpose of this document is to provide advice on how to appropriately manage the Ranger female. The information provided is based on a combination of data from trials, and the expertise and practical knowledge of Aviagen representatives. It should be used in conjunction … Lea más
Marek's Disease Virus (MDV), a highly infectious and easily transmitted herpesvirus, is one of the most common viral infections worldwide and is capable of causing tumors and immunosuppression in broiler breeders. These tumors can be found in different organs of the bird, as… Lea más
This document presents advice for producers who aim to minimize antibiotic use in parent stock 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 parent stock to be gr… Lea más
The breeder 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 and can be used for either rearing or production housing. From the information entered, the spread… Lea más
If managed effectively, male replacement programs can help to improve persistency in fertility. Introducing a number of new, generally younger males into a flock causes a change in the flock’s social pattern, stimulating the mating activity within the flock and increasing ov… Lea más
This poster illustrates the importance of managing the female broiler breeder for good uniformity from chick start through to grading and with proper feed intake. Lea más