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Managing body weight for age is the key for maximizing lifetime performance in egg-layer pullets. A robust pullet will sustain peak productivity for longer
Friday. December 23rd, 2016The 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, 2018Feeding wet diets to laying hen chicks in the first few days could enhance starter feed intake capacity, basic body development and gut maturation
Tuesday. January 23rd, 2018Examining the daily intake and output of calcium in layer hens can aid us in designing a better feeding program that will prolong the egg production cycle while
Friday. December 23rd, 2016Five egg industry professionals offered their insight on managing pullets, layers and their surroundings for maximum productivity.
Tuesday. July 3rd, 2018Industry professional discusses how uniformity of feed in broiler breeder females helps pullets in feathering and fertility
Friday. August 24th, 2018Setting up a program for diagnosing gut health challenges in layers and pullets is of increasing importance as more flocks are housed cage free.
Thursday. November 15th, 2018Getting pullet flocks to the correct, uniform weight, with a robust immune system before laying starts is fundamental to achieving higher egg numbers and better
Monday. July 23rd, 2018Eggs place a great demand on bone calcium reserves Using a pre-layer diet has obvious benefits but might also predispose pullets to kidney failure.
Saturday. January 14th, 2017