Leg health is an important component of breeding stock and broiler welfare. If sufficiently severe, leg disorders may lead to mobility (i.e., walking, jumping, and mating) difficulties. Many leg health issues observed during rearing and production periods can be alleviated b… Lea más
Breeder flock management styles and techniques are dependent on multiple variables regarding the ability to control the environmental conditions within a housing system. Lea más
When considering nutrition’s role in the management of the ever-changing and improving broiler, balanced protein (BP) and feed texture are vital features. Along with affecting productivity, inadequate BP may also strongly affect economic profitability due to potential negati… Lea más
Stringy-spongy (SS), also known as spaghetti or mushy breast, is a breast myopathy characterized by the loss of structural connective tissue integrity of the breast muscle. This muscle tissue degradation leads to friability and loosening of the muscle fibers, which gives the… Lea más
This training module was developed to assist and maximize the post-mortem process and evaluate the bird's lesions to determine their likely cause and possible significance. Lea más