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...
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...
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...
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...
Knowing how to mitigate the adverse effects of heat stress on broiler performance helps maintain high production performance and ensures good welfare during periods of hot weather. In this article we will outline some key concepts and provide some...
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...
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...
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...
As the winter months approach it is important to make sure that the farm is prepared. Equipment failures can be devastating and result in massive losses. Winter storms can cause delays in supply deliveries. Freezing temperatures can create issues...
