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Mash or crumbled feed for layers? With half the world feeding mash feed to layers, and the other half feeding crumbles, which feed form is better than the other, and why?
31/05/2018
Top cage-free layer hen management tips Five egg industry professionals offered their insight on managing pullets, layers and their surroundings for maximum productivity.
03/07/2018
Layers with untreated beaks on a commercial farm In northern Europe, the race is on to gain as much experience as possible with managing layers with untreated beaks.
17/01/2017
Feed management for layers in enriched colonies Layers in enriched colonies have more freedom to move around and interact with each other and their environment, and this is expected to increase their energy
18/06/2018
High-fiber diets for broiler versus layer chicks Adding high-fiber ingredients in diets for layer chicks does not harm performance
18/06/2018
8 tips for feeding cage-free layers Already established in the EU, and a rapidly growing trend in the US, feeding cage-free layers requires some rethinking to remain profitable.
30/06/2018
Cage-free housing increases layer gut health challenges Setting up a program for diagnosing gut health challenges in layers and pullets is of increasing importance as more flocks are housed cage free.
15/11/2018
Beware of cold temperatures affecting feed intake and layer performance ABN nutrition experts suggest feed programs may need to be revised. Beware of cold temperatures affecting feed intake and layer performance
06/06/2018
EU layer breeders adapting hens for cage free conditions The cage-free movement is taking the global egg industry by storm, and the world’s leading genetics companies are changing their layer stock to perform better
12/07/2018
Herbal compounds, ginger may support heat stressed layers Blending ginger and Chinese herbal medicine may support feed intake and egg production in heat stressed layers in place of antibiotic use, say researchers.
26/04/2019