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A beam of infrared light for the well-being of poultry
Research in livestock production is reaching an ever-increasing level of sophistication, a fact that always escapes industry critics.
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Poultry Breeding & Genetics
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Trace minerals could improve broiler breeder productivity
Shell breakage is the cause of 80-90% of downgraded eggs.
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The poultry sector must act together to beat COVID-19
Concerted action is needed if the poultry industry is to overcome the obstacles presented by the novel coronavirus and ensure continued supplies of animal protein.
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Aviagen UK names Blake Williamson new general manager
12-year veteran of the company chosen to move U.K. business forward
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Persistence of lay selection aided by Hy-Line's new farm
While selecting traits that allow hens to thrive in cage-free environments is important in some areas of the world, it is still not the most important trait.
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Moy Park’s largest hatchery a testament to hard work
The largest single-build hatchery in the UK, Moy Park’s Newark facility running at high capacity to the highest standards.
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Key tips for effective in-ovo poultry vaccination
In-ovo vaccination offers advantages to poultry flocks and producers alike, but a number of factors must be optimized if maximum advantage is to be obtained.
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How will COVID-19 affect broiler breeder flock size?
Sanderson Farms CEO says if staffing shortages persist at poultry plants, breeder flock size is likely to adjust
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Marc de Beer named president of Aviagen North America
He formerly served as Aviagen's global head of nutrition
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Olinday Farms produces duck eggs for American consumers
A third-generation farmer explains how his family’s operation has increased their sales of ducklings and managed to sell duck eggs for human consumption
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Cobb Europe names new managing director
Cobb veteran Roy Mutimer hired to cover European market
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IPC: Poultry genetics trade must continue amid pandemic
With air freight restrictions in place, IPC emphasizes the importance of continued shipments of hatching eggs, chicks and poults
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