What is the best turkey mating ratio for good fertility? That’s a question many first-time turkey keepers ask. Often as not, they get many different answers. Here’s why:
Turkey Type
The first thing to consider is the type of turkeys in...
Following a recent announcement by Hendrix Genetics about changes to its Executive Committee, we are pleased to welcome a new Managing Director to the turkey business, Alan Rickard.
Alan joins the turkey team, representing the Hybrid Turkeys brand, on February...
Whether you are an experienced grower looking to review best practices or someone who is new to turkey farming, our How-To videos will guide you through common tasks in turkey management. This video addresses how to set up Stir...
It’s that time of the season… when summer is on its way and turkey farmers need to start thinking about how they will keep their feathered friends cool. Environmental comfort is crucial to turkeys’ health and development. Read on...
Turkey's chicken meat production rose by 3.6% year-on-year in October, the country's statistical authority announced on Dec. 13.
In the country, while chicken meat production was 188,557 tons in October, turkey meat production soared by 4.6% to reach 5,926 tons,...
Welcome to Ask an Expert, our article series where we answer questions submitted by you. This month, Phil asked how to prevent blackhead in outdoor production systems.
Is anything being developed to prevent blackhead in outdoor birds? Or what can...
A ribbon cutting took place May 9 at the new Stanley L. Balloun Turkey Teaching and Research Facility along 520th Avenue south of Ames. Jim and Julie Balloun, son and daughter-in-law of Stanley L. Balloun, had the honor of cutting...
Progress is about preparing for the future, today. As the primary input into the turkey value chain Hybrid turkeys is leading the way in applying new and innovative technologies to ensure sustainable genetic progress for years to come. CT...
Canada's chicken and turkey farmers deliver the highest quality products to Canadians. By supporting industry efforts to grow the domestic turkey and chicken markets, the Government of Canada is helping farmers to grow their businesses and ensure continued prosperity...
The USDA's Poultry Outlook for September 2024 paints a challenging picture for the U.S. turkey industry. Turkey production continues to decline, with turkey eggs in incubators down 9% compared to last year. September 2024 also saw a 5% drop...