Broiler production totaled 4,052 million pounds in January, an increase of 2.0 percent from
January 2023. This is due to both 0.6 percent higher average weights and to January 2024
having one more slaughter day, which more than offset a lower...
Poultry growers at times suffer from wet floors, wet litter, water leaks, and other conditions that may warrant some drying agent to improve the in-house environment. The use of drying agents in agriculture is an age-old practice. Wet floors,...
Eggs are a staple in many diets around the world, but few people stop to consider the variety in their appearance. The color, shape, and shade of eggs are influenced by a myriad of factors, ranging from the breed...
The USDA's recent World Agricultural Supply and Demand Estimates (WASDE) report presents a positive outlook for U.S. poultry production in 2025, forecasting continued growth as the industry rebounds from recent challenges. Broiler production is expected to reach 47.5 billion...
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Your fans are the engine of your mechanically ventilated chicken house. The fans are the force behind the exchange of air that is necessary to maintain a healthy...
Managing commercial broiler flocks is a challenge at any time of year but especially so during the winter months. When outside temperatures drop and gas prices rise, maintaining the desired inside house air temperature and ventilating to meet air...
Broiler Breeder Management How-to’s provided by Aviagen
Tip #2
Routine measurement of the spacing between the pin (pelvic) bones allows correct determination of female sexual maturity and when lay is about to begin.
One of the miracles of nature is the transformation of the egg into the chick.
Not every avian eggs hatch in 21 days. See the chart below for incubation periods for other fowl. The duckbill platypus is the only mammal...
Jacqueline P. Jacob, Henry R. Wilson, Richard D. Miles, Gary D. Butcher, and F. Ben Mather2
The laying cycle of a chicken flock usually covers a span of about 12 months. Egg production begins when the birds reach about 18–22...
Key Insights for the Poultry Industry
The USDA’s January 2025 Livestock, Dairy, and Poultry Outlook sheds light on key trends shaping the broiler, egg, and turkey sectors. From production declines to export challenges and shifting price projections, the report captures...