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
The Aviagen Managing Flock Uniformity Video is an umbrella video introducing the importance of parent stock uniformity for future flock performance. It is the first in a series of tutorial videos covering different aspects of parent stock management. Read more
This is the fourth video in the “Managing Flock Uniformity of Parent Stock” series and covers the importance of accurate weighing and keeping records, how to bulk and individually weigh broiler breeders and what to do if weights deviate from expectations. Read more
For many years, spur treatment has been used to help prevent perceived damage to broiler breeder females during mating, to minimize skin lesions in males who compete for dominance and to aid in the personal safety of those handling the males on a regular basis. Internal data… Read more
This booklet contains the nutritional recommendations for Ranger Gold parent stock and is to be used with the Parent Stock Management Handbook supplied by Aviagen and the Ranger Gold Parent Stock Performance Objectives. 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
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… Read more