An Excel spreadsheet tool helps data collection and visualization for candling, hatch debris, and egg & chick weights. It is helpful for hatchery management to ensure good hatchability and chick quality. Includes English, Arabic, Chinese, Italian, Portuguese, Spanish & Turki… Read more
Dr. Nick French, Aviagen’s Incubation Specialist, gives information on incubator humidity and the proper techniques for measuring moisture loss in eggs. Read more
Aviagen Incubation Specialist Dr. Nick French discusses the importance of finding the correct incubation temperature and the proper techniques for measuring egg shell temperature. Read more
Flies pose a health risk for humans and poultry. They are carriers of Salmonella, Pasteurella, Campylobacter and E.coli, which can have a negative impact on poultry flocks and farm personnel. The speed of fly reproduction can vary depending on environmental conditions such a… Read more
The Grading to Manage Uniformity pdf is an interactive document which takes the user through the various stages involved in grading a population of birds using CV% or Uniformity +/- 10%. The pdf allows the user to investigate their procedures and identify potential problems. Read more
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… 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
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