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For hens, the start of the lay period is key, as a relatively high number of problems can occur that might have a negative impact on their subsequent laying
Friday. March 31st, 2017Laying hens spend less time foraging and were slower to begin to forage in ammoniated environments compared to being out in the fresh air.
Tuesday. October 31st, 2017Enzyme benefits offer the potential to formulate with degraded specifications without impacting performance. Reducing feed phosphate cost for laying hens
Wednesday. June 13th, 2018Egg laying chickens have their own routine and daily schedule that they rigidly stick to, differentiating them from others in the flock.
Saturday. November 18th, 2017Survival is an important welfare and economic trait in laying hens.
Tuesday. September 25th, 2018Different strains of commercial laying hens use given resources within an aviary system differently, which can influence bird health and bird behavior.
Saturday. August 25th, 2018Progressive advances in nutrition and computer technology have developed feeding programs over the last 60 years
Monday. May 28th, 2018Adding levels of curcumin to the diets of laying hens may improve both hen immune functioning and the quality of eggs laid, say researchers.
Thursday. May 10th, 2018Egg producers must account for more than just housing when changing production practices
Wednesday. July 4th, 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, 2018