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
The use of the Yield PlusTM Male in the United States has required a slightly different management approach, primarily due to the "yield" designation that is part of its name. This document explains some of those differences and how best to manage the Yield Plus Male. Lea más
This document provides an update on how to appropriately manage Indian River stock. It should be used in conjunction with, and as a supplement to, the Indian River Parent Stock and Broiler Handbooks. Lea más
Transitional ventilation is a temperature driven process during which fans stop running on a cycle timer (minimum ventilation) and start running continuously for temperature control. This poster gives best practice, step by step recommendations for managing transitional vent… Lea más
Tunnel ventilation should only be used when transitional ventilation in no longer capable of keeping the birds comfortable. This poster gives best practice techniques for effective management of tunnel ventilation systems, in environmentally controlled broiler houses. Lea más
This document emphasizes the importance of correctly addressing carcass quality issues within the processing plant. After the producer has worked hard to get the correct number of birds for processing, reducing issues at the processing plant helps guarantee the most profitab… Lea más
The beak treatment of young broiler breeders has been used as an aid to prevent cannibalism and mortality due to feather pecking since the 1970's, but within the next few years' beak treatment will no longer be allowed in many countries. The aim of this document is to detail… Lea más
Rearing broilers in open-sided housing is still preferred by growers in many parts of the world where there is sparse availability of electricity, poor infrastructure, and low levels of initial investment. The objective of this supplement is to provide best practice managem… 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