Modern broiler breeders have an amazing ability to convert feed nutrients for growth and egg production. Post-feed consumption, a hen’s body temperature increases rapidly (heat increment of digestion). Hens on slats post-feeding have been observed to be in some...
Broiler Feed Formulation Strategies for Cold Weather
Leonel Mejia, Associate Technical Director, Cobb-Vantress
Since the onset of commercial broiler production several decades ago, the industry has made rapid progress resolving hot weather situations, but ventilation issues for cold weather remain. Technologies...
Cobb-Vantress, a wholly owned subsidiary of Tyson Foods, today announced the appointment of Joyce J. Lee, a leader in the animal health industry, as its new president. Lee joins Cobb after serving as executive vice president and president of...
Mortality can be due to disease but can also be a management problem. Poor flock management can cause high mortality leading into production or persistent
mortality throughout the life of flock.
To determine mortality issues possibly related to management, begin by...
The new Cobb Broiler Management Guide includes expanded, updated, and newly added technical expertise to help customers optimize flock performance. The informative guide is available on the Cobb website and the Cobb Flock Management app. It covers topics such...
Episode Summary:
Trevor Gies is a Senior Marketing Manager at Cobb-Vantress. Established in 1916, Cobb is the world’s oldest pedigree broiler breeding company. Trevor had his start in the agency world, and Sport Marketing which eventually led him down a...
With cold weather approaching, rodents will be looking for warmth and shelter. Anyone who visits and works daily on a farm knows that rodents like our warm facilities, delicious meals, and temperate water. Everything is free and sometimes readily...
Progress in genetics, nutrition, and management has made remarkable improvements in the daily growth and feed efficiency of modern broilers. The benefit of these improvements is a dramatic reduction in the time a modern broiler takes to achieve market...
Cobb Africa collaborated with Irvine’s for the first Irvine’s Technical School on October 4-7. More than 160 industry professionals from across Africa joined the virtual event to gain valuable knowledge that will help keep them at the forefront of...
Cobb China resumed the annual Cobb China Academy in Shenyang and Qingdao during the week of October 25, 2021. Cobb experts shared recommendations with 150 customers from around the country during the event.
“We are excited to resume our Cobb...
