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. Read more
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. Read more
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… Read more
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… 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
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 mana… 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
The Arbor Acres Plus is a fast-feathering Arbor Acres 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 … Read more
This document details the key best management practices when transferring broiler breeders from rear to lay facilities. Where rear and move facilities exist birds are transferred out of the rearing facilities and moved to the laying facilities before lay commences. This proc… Read more