decrease font size
increase font size
change type face
bookmark this page
email this page
print this page
Genetics Featured Articles
Displaying Articles 1-12 in Genetics
Genetic Selection May Help Improve Walking Ability of Turkeys
Dr Edgar Oviedo-Rondón of North Carolina State University reviewed his work into the relationship between gait parameters and bone strength in turkeys at the 3rd Turkey Science and Production Conference earlier this year. Jackie Linden summarises his...
Dr Edgar Oviedo-Rondón of North Carolina State University reviewed his work into the relationship between gait parameters and bone strength in turkeys at the 3rd Turkey Science and Production Conference earlier this year. Jackie Linden summarises his...
Implications of Changing Conditions on Welfare Explored
Developments in the industry sometimes move ahead before the implications on bird welfare have been fully explored. Editor of ThePoultrySite, Jackie Linden, summarises two papers presented at this year's annual meeting of the UK Branch of the World's...
Developments in the industry sometimes move ahead before the implications on bird welfare have been fully explored. Editor of ThePoultrySite, Jackie Linden, summarises two papers presented at this year's annual meeting of the UK Branch of the World's...
US Organic Poultry Production: Origin of Birds & Genetics
Organic Poultry Production in the United States was published by ATTRA in 2008. It discusses organic husbandry including living conditions, health, genetics and origin, feed and processing as specified under the livestock requirements of the...
Organic Poultry Production in the United States was published by ATTRA in 2008. It discusses organic husbandry including living conditions, health, genetics and origin, feed and processing as specified under the livestock requirements of the...
Genomics Research Project: Early Success for Cobb-Hendrix Alliance
Jerry Moye, president of Cobb-Vantress, and Antoon van den Berg, chief executive of Hendrix Genetics are interviewed by Roger Ransom in the current issue of Cobb Focus.
Jerry Moye, president of Cobb-Vantress, and Antoon van den Berg, chief executive of Hendrix Genetics are interviewed by Roger Ransom in the current issue of Cobb Focus.
How Much DDGS Can be Incorporated in a Layer Feed?
Research reviewed by Dr Kristjan Bregendahl, nutritionist for Hy-Line International, indicates that corn distillers dried grains with solubles (DDGS) can be included at high levels in diets for layers. Because of variability from different sources, he...
Research reviewed by Dr Kristjan Bregendahl, nutritionist for Hy-Line International, indicates that corn distillers dried grains with solubles (DDGS) can be included at high levels in diets for layers. Because of variability from different sources, he...
Which Breed of Chicken Should I Put in my Backyard Flock?
The extension poultry scientists at the University of Georgia offer advice on the characteristics of the most popular breeds for backyard flocks in the January 2009 issue of the University's Backyard Poultry Tip.
The extension poultry scientists at the University of Georgia offer advice on the characteristics of the most popular breeds for backyard flocks in the January 2009 issue of the University's Backyard Poultry Tip.
How Breeding Companies Help Improve Broiler Industry Efficiency
Poultry genetic companies have responded through an unprecedented testing of all breeding lines, writes Mike Donohue of Agri Stats in the latest issue of Cobb's Business Focus.
Poultry genetic companies have responded through an unprecedented testing of all breeding lines, writes Mike Donohue of Agri Stats in the latest issue of Cobb's Business Focus.
Economic Slowdown Affects Feed Ingredient Markets
The global economic crisis is adding to the problems in the world feed ingredient markets, writes Eric Scholer, manager of Express Markets Inc in the latest issue of Cobb's Business Focus.
The global economic crisis is adding to the problems in the world feed ingredient markets, writes Eric Scholer, manager of Express Markets Inc in the latest issue of Cobb's Business Focus.
Compartmentalisation is Gaining Support
The concept of compartmentalization and the need to build consensus to maintain global trade during a disease crisis were introduced by Cobb a year ago. In this article, the company looks at progress and the views from different countries affected by...
The concept of compartmentalization and the need to build consensus to maintain global trade during a disease crisis were introduced by Cobb a year ago. In this article, the company looks at progress and the views from different countries affected by...
Predisposing Factors that Affect Walking Ability in Turkeys and Broilers
Edgar O. Oviedo-Rondón of North Carolina State University reviewed this topic at the 2007 Carolina Poultry Nutrition Conference.
Edgar O. Oviedo-Rondón of North Carolina State University reviewed this topic at the 2007 Carolina Poultry Nutrition Conference.
How Are Breeders Helping to Reduce GHG Emissions?
Past genetic improvements have significantly contributed to a reduction in the emission of greenhouse gases (GHG) per unit of animal product, and breeding remains an important tool in further reductions. These key points were made by Dr Huw Jones of Genesis...
Past genetic improvements have significantly contributed to a reduction in the emission of greenhouse gases (GHG) per unit of animal product, and breeding remains an important tool in further reductions. These key points were made by Dr Huw Jones of Genesis...
Genetic Fix for Sick Chicks
Genetic research is for the birds – and it's a good thing, too, as scientists with the Agricultural Research Service (ARS) are using their knowledge of avian genetics to improve the health of US poultry. Genetic information is leading to better vaccines...
Genetic research is for the birds – and it's a good thing, too, as scientists with the Agricultural Research Service (ARS) are using their knowledge of avian genetics to improve the health of US poultry. Genetic information is leading to better vaccines...
