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… Read more
This is an update of an article originally written in 2015 which discusses the benefits and disadvantages of alternative feed ingredients. During periods of limited supply or volatile ingredient markets, the use of alternative feed ingredients in broiler and breeder diets co… Read more
This is an update of an article originally written in 2015 which discusses the benefits and disadvantages of alternative feed ingredients. During periods of limited supply or volatile ingredient markets, the use of alternative feed ingredients in broiler and breeder diets co… Read more
Marek’s disease (MD) is a lymphoproliferative disease of chickens induced by a herpesvirus, Marek’s disease virus (MDV). MD is a major threat for the poultry industry because of the economic consequences in the absence of proper methods of control. MD has been successfully c… Read more
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… Read more
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… Read more
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. Read more
The Ross 308 FF is a fast-feathering Ross breeder that has been selected to have longer upper layer feathers (primaries) and shorter lower layer feathers (coverts) on the outer wing. This purpose of this supplement is to highlight specific areas where management advice may d… Read more
This interactive pdf is designed to be used as a smart tool, offering a quick reference guide to get to key parts of existing literature to help you identify the causes of infertility issues you may be experiencing with your flocks. Read more
One of the most difficult tasks of hatching egg producers is to produce optimum egg weights in early production while controlling late egg size in older flocks. As birds age, a gradual increase in egg size is inevitable; however, with proper flock management it is possible t… Read more