Breeder management

24th November

A recent USPOULTRY clinic held in Nashville, Tennessee for hatchery-breeder managers found that consistent performance and attention to detail are the keys to successful hatchery businesses.

Learn about India-based Dr. Natarajan Kavitha who works as Aviagen's Head of Veterinary Services and R&D Laboratory Director

The FAO and Egyptian Poultry Association (EPA) sign memorandum of understanding (MOU) to bolster their partnership and improve industry productivity.

The Hatchery-Breeder Clinic, being held from 7 to 8 July in Nashville, Tennessee, will offer fresh perspectives on hatchery operations and breeder management.

The Pig & Poultry Forums are exploring how farmers can balance consumer demands for higher animal welfare and lower carbon emissions with their own needs to improve productivity and reduce inputs.

Tyson rejigs its production model to meet increasing consumer demand for chicken, while the USDA reports a moderate rise in broiler egg sets.

Tyson Foods is laying off a certain type of rooster from its US chicken business after a surprising discovery that eggs fertilized by the male bird hatch less often, resulting in fewer chickens.

Translated documents highlight Aviagen’s Global Reach, Local Touch mission

Interactive document highlights synergy between Aviagen’s Top 5 Commitments and the 5 UN SDGs prioritized by the IPC

USPOULTRY and the USPOULTRY Foundation are accepting research pre-proposals from colleges, universities and research facilities through 3 May for the 2021 Fall Research Competition.

Texas A&M University graduate student Kristin Moncada is on her career path in poultry science and is helping other students access a unique experience within the industry.

New research using proprietary feed brands shows their impact of the principal attributes of eggs

The new Cobb Broiler Breeder Management Guide includes expanded, updated, and newly added technical expertise in broiler breeder production management to help customers succeed. The company’s latest recommendations in th…

A newly discovered gene linked to bone quality could lead to better health in laying hens

Aviagen® has just released two Briefs entitled “Coccidiosis Control in Broiler Breeders with the use of Vaccines” and “Coccidiosis Control in Broilers with the use of Vaccines”. These documents were written by Jose J. Br…

Broiler breeders fed twice a day were calmer and laid more eggs

The new Cobb Hatchery Management Guide is the latest in u​pdates and introductions expanding on Cobb’s commitment to providing customers with ​tools to help make quality protein accessible, healthy, and affordable worldw…

UK animal health authorities have identified a case of avian influenza in a broiler breeder in Cheshire, but stress that the risk to human health and food safety remains low.

Within breeder birds, there is always a natural variation of bodyweight, even at day-old. Usually it should be quite low variation at placement (bird quality). When the birds grow, the variation within a flock will incre…