Poultry

Thứ 3, 24/12/2024

New lab technique reduces need for experimental chickens

Procedure allows researchers to isolate immune cells infected by IBDV and grow them under laboratory conditions.

Poultry

Encouraging Hens to Lay in Nests

The occurrence of non-nest eggs (floor and slat eggs) will lead to increased labour requirements, reduced hatching egg quality and a potential reduction

New rapid method to develop IBV vaccines for poultry

Major challenge to controlling IBV is achieving protection against numerous types of the virus circulating in commercial poultry.

Impact of dust, formaldehyde and delayed feeding after hatch

During the hatch window the early birds are exposed up to 36 hours to the hatchers environment. Depending on circumstances dust, formaldehyde

Nuffield Scholar talks of benefits of insects for hens

Feeding insect protein to laying hens has the potential to take off around the globe but further technical knowledge of entomology is crucial for its viability.

Broiler breeders strive for balance in their lines

Continued evolution of the industry and consumer preference has and will undoubtedly continue to influence the shape of broiler breeder selection programs.

The role of enzymes and lysolecithins in eubiotic nutrition

The ban on animal proteins and consequently the sole use of vegetable proteins since the year 2000, and the complete ban on antibiotic growth promoters since

Progress on OIE Global Hen Housing Standards

Progress on the OIE’s Global Hen Housing outcome-based standards is taking place but may not come into force until 2019/2020.

Keel bone damage in poultry layers explored

Modern demands on the laying hen have created a “perfect storm” of conditions for generating keel bone damage, one of the leading researchers on the topic

Poultry farm entitled to payments after bald eagle attacks

FSA appeals division rules that White Oak Pastures is due compensation for loss and destruction of 160,000 chickens resulting in $2.2 million in losses.

Genetic architecture of survival examined in laying hens

Survival is an important welfare and economic trait in laying hens.

Organic acid, essential oil blend may boost chicken efficiency, immune function

Supplementing poultry diets with a blend of organic acids and essential oils may improve birds' intestinal functioning and provide an alternative to antibiotic