O&T Farms Ltd. (Regina SK), in collaboration with the University of Guelph, initiated a series of research projects focused on developmental programming in both broiler and pullet breeding stock, starting in 2017. The purpose of the research was to...
Professor Suresh Neethirajan and his research team are working on a unique project. They're using Artificial Intelligence (AI) to understand the sounds chickens make, aiding farmers and the agriculture sector in enhancing poultry care.
The study, "Cracking the Code of...
Tuanjun Hu,
Lorna Taylor,
Adrian Sherman,
Christian Keambou Tiambo,
Steven J Kemp,
Bruce Whitelaw,
Rachel J Hawken,
Appolinaire Djikeng,
Michael J McGrew
Centre for Tropical Livestock...
SUMMARY
Although many studies have attempted to determine the effect of goose age on egg weight, the relationship remains unclear. We conducted a meta-analysis of the relevant literature in an attempt to provide clarity on this question. We found that...
A new study shows chicken fertility rates in U.S. broiler eggs could decline to approximately 60% by 2050. That decline could lead to chicken production issues and higher costs for consumers.
The study, “How concerned should we be about broiler...
Michael A. Davis, D. R. Sloan, Gerald Kidder, and R. D. Jacobs2
Animal manures have been used as natural crop fertilizers for centuries. Because of poultry manure’s high nitrogen content, it has long been recognized as one of the most...
Moving hens into cage-free environments involves additional costs and new challenges, but egg producers can address these in part by focusing in on 5 factors. Surprisingly there is a large cost differential between types of cage-fee laying systems.
Aviary systems...
Introduction
The main objective in brooding chicks is to efficiently and economically provide a comfortable, healthy environment for growing birds. Temperature, air quality, humidity and light are critical factors to consider. Failure to provide the adequate environment during the brooding...
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Micro-Aid® Liquid has been university researched and commercially proven as being effective in controlling noxious gasses (e.g. – ammonia, hydrogen sulfide ,etc.) and accelerating waste breakdown in storage systems, along with improving cleanup of building pens...
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Inclusion of copper in animal diets is common practice. Nevertheless, there are several factors to consider. Here is an overview.
Copper was first shown to be an essential nutrient for sustaining haemoglobin levels, even though blood contains little copper. Interest...