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Hendrix Genetics is a global livestock breed company that is active in laying hens, turkeys, traditional poultry, pigs, salmon and shrimp
Friday. March 26th, 2021Laying hens may display improved production and stronger eggs when levels of amino acid-complexed manganese are added to feeds, say researchers.
Friday. December 13th, 2019Adding 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, 2019Adding levels of broccoli byproduct meal to the diets of laying hens may support bird intake, weight and egg production while improving egg yolk color
Monday. May 6th, 2019Automation in livestock farming so far has been limited to dairy cows and pigs, but new developments expected for laying hens, broilers, meat cows and fish.
Monday. April 22nd, 2019Feeding insect protein to laying hens has the potential to take off around the globe but further technical knowledge of entomology is crucial for its viability.
Monday. October 1st, 2018Survival 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, 2018A postgraduate student in the UK has been awarded funding to explore the potential for a vaccine to protect laying hens against red mites.
Wednesday. July 18th, 2018Probiotics are an increasingly popular alternative to antibiotic growth promoters, but more research needs to be conducted.
Tuesday. July 10th, 2018