Sheila E. PurdumDr. Sheila E. Purdum, professor, Dept. of Animal Science, University of Nebraska, e-mail: [email protected]From the AuthorEgg ProductionGMO poultry feed does not alter chicken or eggsThe novel proteins coded for by the genes inserted in GMO poultry feeds are fully digested by poultry and are not found in chicken meat and eggs.HomeSoybean meal research updateSoybean meal is a valuable source of protein, amino acids and energy in poultry diets. The University of Nebraska's Dr. Sheila Purdum provides an overview of the latest research in soybean meal utilization in poultry production.Egg ProductionHen behavior, nutrition research highlighted at Poultry Science Association meetingThis year’s Poultry Science Association meeting provided a nice blend of very basic research and applied research presented through technical symposiums, oral and poster presentations of original research. Starting with the "Fundamentals of Feed Efficiency: Animal to Genome" symposium, it became apparent that new technologies would be important at this meeting.Egg ProductionCalcium source particle size has an impact on pulletsDietary calcium is required for developing pullets and laying hens to supply adequate quantity and quality calcium for bone calcification, eggshell calcification and other physiological needs. It is important that an adequate quantity of calcium be available as well as adequate amounts of large particle size calcium.Egg ProductionLayer research highlighted at International Scientific ForumEvery year before the International Poultry Expo, scientists and producers from universities and companies worldwide come together for the International Poultry Scientific Forum. Highlights from this year’s forum include presentations on LED lighting for layers, evaluation of DDGS in layer rations, organic alternatives to synthetic methionine, calcium particle size for pullets, quality of egg yolks with oxycarotenoid supplementation and detection of Salmonella enteritidis in trachea tissue.Egg ProductionFeeding low oil DDGS to layersDistillers dried grains with solubles, known as DDGS, have become a mainstay in poultry rations over the past five years, increasing to as much as 20 percent in many laying hen rations. The oil content of DDGS has presented a highly available source of energy for poultry consuming DDGS in the ration.Egg ProductionAnimal welfare and Salmonella enteritidis control in layersThe Iowa Egg Industry Symposium fall education forum for egg producers, sponsored and organized by the Iowa State University College of Veterinary Medicine and ISU Extension, focused on the current feed ingredient supply situation; animal welfare agreements, certification and management; and strategies to control Salmonella enteriditis in your flock.Page 1 of 1
