Marek’s disease (MD) is a lymphoproliferative disease of chickens induced by a herpesvirus, Marek’s disease virus (MDV). MD is a major threat for the poultry industry because of the economic consequences in the absence of proper methods of control. MD has been successfully c… Read more
If managed effectively, male replacement programs can help to improve persistency in fertility. Introducing a number of new, generally younger males into a flock causes a change in the flock’s social pattern, stimulating the mating activity within the flock and increasing ov… Read more
Transitional ventilation is a temperature driven process during which fans stop running on a cycle timer (minimum ventilation) and start running continuously for temperature control. This poster gives best practice, step by step recommendations for managing transitional vent… Read more
Tunnel ventilation should only be used when transitional ventilation in no longer capable of keeping the birds comfortable. This poster gives best practice techniques for effective management of tunnel ventilation systems, in environmentally controlled broiler houses. Read more
This document emphasizes the importance of correctly addressing carcass quality issues within the processing plant. After the producer has worked hard to get the correct number of birds for processing, reducing issues at the processing plant helps guarantee the most profitab… Read more
The beak treatment of young broiler breeders has been used as an aid to prevent cannibalism and mortality due to feather pecking since the 1970's, but within the next few years' beak treatment will no longer be allowed in many countries. The aim of this document is to detail… Read more
Rearing broilers in open-sided housing is still preferred by growers in many parts of the world where there is sparse availability of electricity, poor infrastructure, and low levels of initial investment. The objective of this supplement is to provide best practice managem… Read more
This poster illustrates the importance of managing the female broiler breeder for good uniformity from chick start through to grading and with proper feed intake. Read more
This document details the key best management practices when transferring broiler breeders from rear to lay facilities. Where rear and move facilities exist birds are transferred out of the rearing facilities and moved to the laying facilities before lay commences. This proc… Read more
This interactive pdf is designed to be used as a smart tool, offering a quick reference guide to get to key parts of existing literature to help you identify the causes of infertility issues you may be experiencing with your flocks. Read more