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Researchers look at diet adjustments for older layers with heat stress Supplementing mature layer hen feed with grape pomace flour when they experience heat stress may improve feed intake, bird production and egg quality following
03/05/2019
Dietary fiber may improve layer microflora, cut noxious gas emissions Adding sunflower meal to layer diets may lower manure-based emissions of hydrogen sulfide, and improve intestinal microflora, say researchers.
27/08/2019
How Much DDGS Can be Incorporated in a Layer Feed? Corn DDGS contains approximately 27 per cent protein, 10 per cent oil, 0.48 per cent available phosphorus, and 2,850 kcal/kg (11.9 MJ/kg) nitrogen-corrected
05/06/2018
Understanding daily calcium cycle in layer hens Examining 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
23/12/2016
Feed management: The dilemma of a pre-layer diet Eggs place a great demand on bone calcium reserves Using a pre-layer diet has obvious benefits but might also predispose pullets to kidney failure.
14/01/2017
Deciding on calcium level, source, form in layer feeds Calcium is a sensitive nutrient in layer feeds requiring careful design during formulation and ingredient selection.
14/01/2017
H5N8 avian influenza strikes layer farm in Greece A layer farm in Greece has been infected by H5N8 highly pathogenic avian influenza (HPAI). About 28,000 susceptible chickens are destroyed
23/01/2017
Selecting dietary energy levels for layers Even 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.
30/05/2018
How much DDGS will benefit layers? Study shows positive impact on the bottom-line without a negative impact on performance.
31/05/2018
The impact of vitamins on layers facing heat stress Adding 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.
13/05/2019