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Supplementing mature layer hen feed with grape pomace flour when they experience heat stress may improve feed intake, bird production and egg quality following
Friday. May 3rd, 2019Adding sunflower meal to layer diets may lower manure-based emissions of hydrogen sulfide, and improve intestinal microflora, say researchers.
Tuesday. August 27th, 2019Even when the same energy and protein intake is maintained for all three energy levels, egg size will be larger in hens fed the high energy diets.
Wednesday. May 30th, 2018Study shows positive impact on the bottom-line without a negative impact on performance.
Thursday. May 31st, 2018Adding vitamins A and E to the diets of laying hens exposed to high temperatures can support egg production, bird health and feed conversion, say researchers.
Monday. May 13th, 2019Modern demands on the laying hen have created a “perfect storm” of conditions for generating keel bone damage, one of the leading researchers on the topic
Wednesday. September 26th, 2018The management provided to a flock before the start of lay can mean the difference of 10 or more eggs per hen through 80 weeks.
Friday. May 25th, 2018Controlling litter moisture and depth in cage-free aviary systems are important for maintaining air quality and bird health.
Thursday. November 8th, 2018Hens raised in conditions generating heat stress may lay better eggs if their diet includes supplemental phytase, even if diet quality is poor
Friday. December 29th, 2017Laying hens may display improved production and stronger eggs when levels of amino acid-complexed manganese are added to feeds, say researchers.
Friday. December 13th, 2019