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Producing robust broiler chicks has become more challenging with the surge in ‘no antibiotics ever’ and ‘reduced use’ production. Poultry experts share disease-management strategies to help build a stronger bird by optimizing immunity. Sponsored by Poultry Health Today. ... read more

A lot of people will reasonably connect egg size with hen age; older hens lay bigger eggs. This is true, but there are numerous other influencing factors. Egg production management practices can also impact the size of an egg, with body weight and nutrition having the greatest influence. ... read more

Over the last couple of decades, resources have been utilized to determine the comparative nutritional efficacy of methionine hydroxy analogue free acid (MHA-FA) to its dry counterpart, DL-methionine (DL-Met). During this time, a multitude of research studies have evaluated sources of methionine and effectively raised DL-Met to be the “gold standard” source for its 100% availability. ... read more

Management of nutrition and gut health is essential in achieving clean eggshells. Feed stuff selection in particular is vital. For instance, it is crucial producers are aware of any anti-nutritional factors, toxins or contaminants contained in feed that can lead to nutritional imbalances, intestinal diseases and reduced overall bird health. ... read more

Good-quality Distillers' Dried Grains with Solubles (DDGS) are high in energy and amino acid content and free of anti-nutritional factors such as mycotoxins and can support good egg production and egg quality. With inclusion rates of 3 to 5% for pullets and rates of up to 15% for layers, DDGS is widely recognized as an excellent feedstuff. ... read more

The key to successful nutrition in poultry is about more than offering nutrients to meet requirements for maximum performance. Effective nutrition embraces a range of issues including raw materials, feed additives and ideal bacterial ecology. ... read more

One of the core processes in compound feed production for feed mill operators is pelleting. As well as increasing bulk density it also stabilizes the mixture. This delivers a uniform particle size, which improves storage and handling properties and lowers transportation costs. ... read more

Strategies and tips for improving litter management processes to optimize poultry performance. Sponsored by Jones-Hamilton. ... read more

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Insights and strategies on improving meat quality to increase poultry performance and production profits. Sponsored by Cobb-Vantress. ... read more

Digital services and solutions are changing the way we live and work, and livestock production is no different. Here are five things you should know about Precision Livestock Farming (PLF) ... read more

‘Big data’ has been making headlines for some time now, but it’s not always clear how and why it impacts the industry, even if you know what it is. ... read more

Combining science-based expertise with intelligent software algorithms and consistent connectivity, it is possible to interlink previously disconnected areas of the production process. ... read more

Tips for enhancing animal performance and poultry production to save time and money. Sponsored by Evonik. ... read more