Neste documento, serão descritos os objetivos biológicos que devem ser alcançados no incubatório de frangos para assegurar a boa eclodibilidade e qualidade do frango, e como avaliar, medir e incorporar este escopo nos programas de controle de qualidade de rotina. Read more
A Miopatia Peitoral Profunda (MPP) é uma doença degenerativa dos músculos peitorais menores (o filézinho), caracterizada pela atrofia e necrose. Read more
A água é essencial para a vida. Qualquer redução no consumo de água ou aumento na perda de água pode ter um efeito significativo sobre o desempenho da vida do pinto. Read more
The requirements of the gut depend on bird age and management factors on the farm. Good gut health starts with brooding, but must be checked throughout the life of the flock. Read more
Gut health and function are critical for the growth, health, and welfare of all livestock. Optimizing gut health and function is a key focus in global poultry production. Gut health support can come in many forms, and the support required by the bird depends upon the age, li… Read more
Brooding is the best time to promote gut development and it is achieved by providing good biosecurity, correct feed quality and composition, correct brooding conditions, and optimal water quality and sanitation. Read more
The first step to promoting gut health is understanding gut function and physiology and how they relate to a bird’s overall health and well-being. Antibiotics provide a very effective means of controlling gut pathogens and enhancing the growth and efficiency of chickens. Read more
This Pocket Guide was produced to complement the Ross Broiler Management Handbook. It should be used as a quick and practical reference for broiler stock management. Read more
With continual genetic progress, the age at which the bird reaches its processing weight continues to be reduced. A consequence is that the brooding period accounts for a much more significant proportion of the bird’s life. Therefore, successful brooding management within th… Read more