When “egg-flation” hit in 2022, egg prices jumped nearly 50% as a result of bird flu killing off millions of egg-laying hens–the deadliest avian flu in U.S. history. The devastating outbreak was a wakeup call to the farming industry...
The contemporary hatchery is a complex installation. The core part is the incubators, supported by the devices that facilitate their function and auxiliary machines that reduce the demand for manual labour. Whatever the level of sophistication of the hatchery,...
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Tip 13
Newly hatched chicks can not regulate their body temperature and rely on suitable environmental conditions to keep them comfortable.
The Canadian egg industry is in the process of phasing out conventional hen housing in favour of alternative hen housing systems. These include enriched colony, free run and free range housing. It’s part of our industry’s efforts to plan...
Table 1: Information About Common Disinfectants
Chemical compound
Gram + Bacteria
Gran - Bacteria
TB-like Bacteria
Fungi
Virus
Best pH range for activity
Activity when organic matter present
Common uses **
* SA-some activity
**E-equipment; P-premises; F-footbaths; CS-clean surfaces(Adapted from Purdue University Extension Bulletin PIH80)
Chlorhexidene
SA*
SA
SA
SA
Most
Wide range
Good
E/P/F
Formaldehyde and aldehydes
++
++
++
++
++
Wide range
Good
E/P/F
Chlorine Chloramines
++
++
SA
++
SA
Acid
Very...
ublin, July 03, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- The "The US Shell Eggs Market: Analysis By Production, By Consumption, By Type (Caged, Free Range & Cage Free and Pasture Raised), By Distribution Channel (Retail, Breaker, Institution and Export), Size and Trends...
For many people, the ideal laying hen would lay Grade A Large sized eggs from the first day to last day of her production cycle. A Large egg gives you a bigger breakfast than a Medium egg but is...
The British Hen Welfare Trust (BHWT) has seen exponential growth since being established in 2005 and now has 44 volunteer-led teams across the country that have helped over 810,000 hens become family pets rather than face the chop.
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Moisture is the key factor influencing litter quality in broiler houses. The higher the moisture level, the longer bacteria are able to survive in the litter. For example, in dry litter, bacteria may survive only a...
Author: Hannah Phillips, graduate student, College of Food, Agricultural and Natural Resource Sciences (CFANS)
Quick facts
Free-range broilers with less outdoor space may sunbathe, aggressively attack, stretch, or pant more than those with more outdoor space.
Extra outdoor space may...
