Merck Animal Health, known as MSD Animal Health outside the United States and Canada, a division of Merck & Co., Inc., Kenilworth, N.J., USA (NYSE:MRK), today announced the completion of its acquisition of IdentiGEN, a leader in DNA-based animal...
Rats and mice have long been a problem on farms where food and nesting sites are plentiful. These animals consume and contaminate food destined for livestock and other animals, as well as humans. Each rat on a farm will...
Maple Leaf Foods Inc., (TSX: MFI) today announced that it has completed the previously announced sale of its poultry plant in Drummondville, Quebec, including the associated supply, to Giannone Poultry of St. Cuthbert, Quebec.
In connection with the sale, Maple...
Broiler Breeder Management How-to’s provided by Aviagen
Tip #15
Biofilms will form inside water pipes and regular treatment to remove them is needed to prevent decreased water flow and microbial contamination of drinking water.
The stable climate has a major impact on the health of the poultry and thus, on the operating result. In this article you can read about the relevance of and factors for a comfortable house climate.
Optimal growth
For optimal growth,...
Did you know Canadian chicken farmers follow the strict Raised by a Canadian Farmer Animal Care Program? It’s true- and they’re proud of it! Recently, we met with Ontario chicken farmer Tim, who gave us the low down on...
MANAGING FOR MAXIMUM EGG QUALITY
Big Dutchman is proud to partner with J. Dean Williamson Ltd. to present a free webinar about maximizing egg quality for enriched and aviary systems. This webinar is hosted by the Poultry Industry Council of...
Author links open overlay panelMs. Teryn E.GirardMartin J.ZuidhofClover J.Bench
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Broiler breeder pullets were fed skip-a-day or using precision feeding stations.
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Precision-fed pullets were less restless and stood and walked less.
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Precision-fed pullets exhibited more object pecking.
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Introduction
Ascites is an accumulation of non-inflammatory fluid in one or more of the abdominal spaces. There may be clots of yellow material in the fluid.
Ascites caused by right ventricular failure (RVF) has been an important cause of illness and...
Ventilation is a key management area to ensure happy healthy flocks that deliver great performance. Regardless of the weather outside, the goal is to maintain good exchange of air and consistent temperatures throughout the inside of the barn. To...