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...
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...
Cobb-Vantress, a leading global poultry genetics company, announces the appointment of Roy Mutimer to VP EMEA and Asia-Pacific, effective May 1.
“In this critical role for Cobb, Roy brings previous experience leading this integral part of our business,” said Joyce...
What I will learn
Boost your career and enhance your skills. You will be better equipped to effectively keep your poultry houses healthy and achieve the highest potential of your birds. Receive a certificate for each module on completion to...
Researchers can submit pre-proposals for the 2024 funding round of the Cobb Research Initiative (CRI) through March 6, 2024.
The CRI was developed to help propel poultry genetics further by creating opportunities that bring together diverse scientific research disciplines to...
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 Asia recently released a series of technical videos, “Cobb Pro Series,” to bring more technical expertise to Cobb customers and industry practitioners. The videos are available in the resources section of the Cobb website and on Cobb social...
By Cristiano Pereira, Regional Technical Manager, Southeast Brazil, Cobb-Vantress, Inc.
Introduction:
If there is one lesson learned from the pandemic, it is that the global supply chain is vulnerable to disruptions that can lead to inconsistent product availability and increased prices....
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...