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Managing breeder hens for more eggs»
Maximum egg production may not be achieved because too
many follicles are recruited early in lay, while recruitment is deficient late
in lay. Therefore, breeder managers have to modulate ovarian function and
follicular development to create well-e...
How to reduce the number of floor eggs »
Floor eggs are a problem that can be found on many broiler breeder farms. By just collecting the eggs the problem can not be solved. It requires a change in management. Under optimal circumstances it is possible to have less than 1% floor eggs. ...
Controlling late egg size»
Egg size after peak tends to increase, often resulting in weak shells and a higher number of cracks. It is therefore important to manage late egg size.
Weighing broiler breeders accurately»
Most people will agree that the single most important piece of information about a breeder flock is the average body weight or the flock's reaction to feeding levels.
Hatchery hygiene procedures and product choices »
Hatchery sanitation starts before the egg is laid. The health status of the breeder farm as well as the handling, transport and storage conditions are of even bigger importance than the hatchery sanitation programme.
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