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Litter management – Part 1: Good litter for healthy birds

Chickens which are kept on floor systems are in permanent contact with the litter they live on. To a large extent this can have an impact on their performance. Quality control and management will help keeping it in good condition.
By Dr. Salah H. Esmail, Cairo, Egypt Litter is a very important product in poultry growing, because birds are exposed to the litter and its contents (microbes, moisture, ammonia, dust,... read more »

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Managing all elements of an egg business

In the egg business even the smallest change in the cost of an egg has a dramatic impact on the financial result of the producer or processor. For that reason they have to monitor the cost of all inputs day by day. Moreover, customers have strong demands about the entire history of the eggs delivered. The combination of all this information in one computer programme proves to be very effective in planning, tracking, tracing and cost control. read more >

Keeping poultry farms operational on an economical basis

Traditional poultry management practices are still being adopted, particularly in some Arab states and other developing countries. Yet, such operations can be profitable if proper measures are being taken. Adopting certain management strategies is needed for saving costs and/or reducing losses. read more >

The search for optimal broiler performance

The objective of every broiler growing operation is to obtain maximum performance at the lowest possible expense. This begins with good genetic material. The challenge, however, is to find the balance between all the influencing factors. read more >

Proper hygiene measures on the farm

Professional poultry operations run the risk of not being fully productive as a result of poor sanitation standards. Diseases can easily occur, but proper measures need to be put into place to avoid this. The fight against these agents will be an on-going effort, and biosecurity measures must be the first line of defence in this battle. read more >

Compartmentalisation is the credible way forward

Building consensus to maintain global trade during a disease crisis is one of the most  important issues the global poultry industry should solve. Too often import barriers are raised for no good reason. read more >
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