With continual genetic progress, the age at which the bird reaches its processing weight continues to be reduced. A consequence is that the brooding period accounts for a much more significant proportion of the bird’s life. Therefore, successful brooding management within th… Leia mais
The purpose of this handbook is to help Ross customers to optimize the performance of their broiler stock. The management techniques contained within this handbook have the objectives of achieving good flock health and welfare, and obtaining optimal flock performance both li… Leia mais
The purpose of this Nutrition Supplement is to provide the framework and background information of the Ross® Broiler Nutrition Specifications for nutritionists who are involved in decision making for feed specifications and formulations. Leia mais
Deep Pectoral Myopathy (DPM), or Green Muscle Disease, is a degenerative disease of the minor pectoral muscles (i.e., the tenders) characterized by atrophy and necrosis. The condition arises when the muscle fibers become deficient in oxygen and is associated with sudden and … Leia mais
Minimum ventilation brings fresh air into the house and exhausts stale in-house air, while maintaining in-house air temperature. This poster gives best practice management recommendations for effective minimum ventilation of broilers in environmentally controlled housing. Leia mais
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… Leia mais
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. Leia mais
Ensuring that chicks have the correct environmental conditions during brooding is key to a good chick start. Temperature must be modified in relation to RH% to ensure chick comfort. One of the best ways to evaluate whether or not the correct temperature is being achieved is … Leia mais
Biosecurity creates hygienic conditions within the poultry house to minimize the adverse effects of disease, optimize bird performance and welfare, and provide assurance on food safety issues. Poor bird health has a negative impact on all aspects of flock management and prod… Leia mais
Biosecurity creates hygienic conditions within the poultry house to minimize the adverse effects of disease, optimize bird performance and welfare, and provide assurance on food safety issues. Poor bird health has a negative impact on all aspects of flock management and prod… Leia mais