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Is Poor Drinker Management Costing You Money?
Dennis Brothers, Jess Campbell, Jim Donald and Gene Simpson of the National Poultry Technology Center at Auburn University explain how poor drinker management can lead to increased ventilation rates, the need for litter de-caking and add to the overall...
Dennis Brothers, Jess Campbell, Jim Donald and Gene Simpson of the National Poultry Technology Center at Auburn University explain how poor drinker management can lead to increased ventilation rates, the need for litter de-caking and add to the overall...
Encoding Expert Knowledge for Food Processing Technologies
Although plants are increasingly automated in the food processing industry, there remain many manual operations that require expert knowledge to function efficiently and cost-effectively, writes Dr Ai-Ping Hu for 'Poultry Tech'....
Although plants are increasingly automated in the food processing industry, there remain many manual operations that require expert knowledge to function efficiently and cost-effectively, writes Dr Ai-Ping Hu for 'Poultry Tech'....
Pulmonary Arterial Hypertension (Ascites Syndrome) in Broilers: A Review
A thorough review of the causes and processes involved in ascites by researchers at the University of Arkansas highlights the major genetic influences and high heritabilities for susceptibility to the syndrome. They explain that it is an inflammatory/autoimmune...
A thorough review of the causes and processes involved in ascites by researchers at the University of Arkansas highlights the major genetic influences and high heritabilities for susceptibility to the syndrome. They explain that it is an inflammatory/autoimmune...
Application of Genomic Selection Using an Evenly Spaced Low-density Marker Panel in Broiler Chickens
Genomic selection can be implemented with low-density marker panels combined with imputation, according to researchers based at Iowa State University....
Genomic selection can be implemented with low-density marker panels combined with imputation, according to researchers based at Iowa State University....
Effects of Low Atmosphere Stunning and Deboning Time on Broiler Breast Meat Quality
In a study looking at the impacts of stunning system on chicken breast quality, there were no significant differences between a low-atmosphere stunning process and the standard electrical method and products from both systems were equally acceptable to...
In a study looking at the impacts of stunning system on chicken breast quality, there were no significant differences between a low-atmosphere stunning process and the standard electrical method and products from both systems were equally acceptable to...
Implementation of FSIS's Modernisation of Poultry Slaughter Inspection Rule: What It Means for the Poultry Industry
The proposed 'Modernization of Poultry Inspection' rule published in January 2012 provides many unique challenges and opportunities for the chicken industry, writes Dr Ashley B. Peterson for Poultry Tech....
The proposed 'Modernization of Poultry Inspection' rule published in January 2012 provides many unique challenges and opportunities for the chicken industry, writes Dr Ashley B. Peterson for Poultry Tech....
Managing Litter Moisture in Broiler Houses with Built-up Litter
Broilers can be grown very successfully on built-up litter but this requires extra effort and careful attention to address issues uncommon with new bedding, write Dr Tom Tabler (Extension Professor), Jessica Wells (Extension Instructor) and Dr Wei Zhai...
Broilers can be grown very successfully on built-up litter but this requires extra effort and careful attention to address issues uncommon with new bedding, write Dr Tom Tabler (Extension Professor), Jessica Wells (Extension Instructor) and Dr Wei Zhai...
Evaluation of Inactivated Avian Influenza H7 Vaccines for Protection of Chickens against an HPAI Virus H7N3 Isolated from Chickens in Mexico in 2012
Current inactivated H7 vaccines were found in USDA ARS studies to be effective against the H7N3 subtype of the highly pathogenic avian influenza (HPAI) virus that caused the outbreaks of bird flu in Mexico in 2012 and a similar low-pathogenic virus of...
Current inactivated H7 vaccines were found in USDA ARS studies to be effective against the H7N3 subtype of the highly pathogenic avian influenza (HPAI) virus that caused the outbreaks of bird flu in Mexico in 2012 and a similar low-pathogenic virus of...
Reducing Feed Costs by the Use of Phytogenics
A combination of nutrient-sparing tool with phytogenic feed additives is a sustainable and safe solution allowing for reducing feed cost while maintaining the desired performance.standard or re-formulated diets, according to Dr Ahmed Aufy, Technical Manager...
A combination of nutrient-sparing tool with phytogenic feed additives is a sustainable and safe solution allowing for reducing feed cost while maintaining the desired performance.standard or re-formulated diets, according to Dr Ahmed Aufy, Technical Manager...
GLOBAL POULTRY TRENDS - More People in Americas Are Eating More Eggs
Average egg consumption in the Americas, at an estimated 11.4kg per person, is well above the global figure, writes industry watcher, Terry Evans in his analysis of the trends in egg consumption across the region. This average masks great variation from...
Average egg consumption in the Americas, at an estimated 11.4kg per person, is well above the global figure, writes industry watcher, Terry Evans in his analysis of the trends in egg consumption across the region. This average masks great variation from...
Guide for Prospective Contract Broiler Producers
Dr Dan L. Cunningham of the Department of Poultry Science at the University of Georgia explains growing broilers under contract for farmers considering this business option. ...
Dr Dan L. Cunningham of the Department of Poultry Science at the University of Georgia explains growing broilers under contract for farmers considering this business option. ...
Prospects for Agricultural Markets and Income in EU: 2012-2020
EU agricultural commodity prices are expected to stay firm over the medium term, supported by factors such as the growth in global food demand, the development of the biofuel sector and a prolongation of the long term decline in food crop productivity...
EU agricultural commodity prices are expected to stay firm over the medium term, supported by factors such as the growth in global food demand, the development of the biofuel sector and a prolongation of the long term decline in food crop productivity...
Water-Related Factors in Broiler Production
Dr Tom Tabler (Extension Professor), Jessica Wells (Extension Instructor) and Dr Wei Zhai (Assistant Extension/Research Professor, Poultry Science) with Mississippi State University explain how water temperature and taste, feed availability, drinker flow...
Dr Tom Tabler (Extension Professor), Jessica Wells (Extension Instructor) and Dr Wei Zhai (Assistant Extension/Research Professor, Poultry Science) with Mississippi State University explain how water temperature and taste, feed availability, drinker flow...
Effects of Feeding Regimen, Fibre Inclusion and Crude Protein Content of the Diet on Performance and Egg Quality and Hatchability of Eggs of Broiler Breeder Hens
The inclusion of fibre in the diet in the form of inulin or cellulose improved hen performance, report researchers based in Iran, and higher dietary crude protein reduced obesity in broiler breeder hens....
The inclusion of fibre in the diet in the form of inulin or cellulose improved hen performance, report researchers based in Iran, and higher dietary crude protein reduced obesity in broiler breeder hens....
Role of Dietary L-Arginine in Poultry Production
Reviewing published literature on the effects of the amino acid, arginine, on egg production, carcass traits and in metabolic disorders and stress situations, researchers based in Yangling, China, conclude that L-arginine plays a pivotal role in poultry...
Reviewing published literature on the effects of the amino acid, arginine, on egg production, carcass traits and in metabolic disorders and stress situations, researchers based in Yangling, China, conclude that L-arginine plays a pivotal role in poultry...
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