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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
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
Keel bone damage in poultry layers explored Modern demands on the laying hen have created a “perfect storm” of conditions for generating keel bone damage, one of the leading researchers on the topic
26/09/2018
Great layer performance starts in the pullet house The management provided to a flock before the start of lay can mean the difference of 10 or more eggs per hen through 80 weeks.
25/05/2018
Tools for litter management in cage-free layer houses Controlling litter moisture and depth in cage-free aviary systems are important for maintaining air quality and bird health.
08/11/2018
Phytase supplements may improve eggs in heat stressed layers Hens raised in conditions generating heat stress may lay better eggs if their diet includes supplemental phytase, even if diet quality is poor
29/12/2017
Organic manganese additives may improve shell strength, layer performance Laying hens may display improved production and stronger eggs when levels of amino acid-complexed manganese are added to feeds, say researchers.
13/12/2019