This study from The Journal of Applied Poultry Research investigated the effects of different proportions of peas, pea protein concentrate (PPC), and hulls in pelleted broiler rations, measuring growth performance, carcass characteristics, and changes in intestinal microbiota. Results of this...
Peas and pea products in broiler diets - effects on growth carcass gut microbiome.pdf
Eggshell quality plays a key role in hatchability. The flotation method has been favored to detect eggshell quality due to its low cost and practicality. However, this method comes short of detecting some abnormalities such as hairline cracks and translucent spots. A newer method of measuring...
Eggshell translucency linked to hatchability unrelated to other egg traits.pdf
PSA Hatchery Selection by María José Valdez (University of Autonomous of Barcelona); Edited by Jo Ann Chew (University of Alberta) The primary objective of this study was to compare the microbiota composition between chicks that had early contact with adult hens and those that did not, aiming...
Contact with adult hens affects the composition of skin and respiratory tract microbiota in newly hatched chicks..pdf
Stocking density of layer chicks in transportation from the hatchery to rearing operations has raised concerns by animal welfare organizations. This study from The Journal of Applied Poultry Research analyzed the stressor effects of stocking density in transporting layer chicks. In the past,...
Layer Chicks - Best Transport Stocking Density_.pdf
With little investigations into the quality of guinea fowl meat, researchers in Poland conducted a study to evaluate the fatty acid profile and quality parameters of meat from these birds. The study yields details into the nutrition of guinea fowl meat as well as opportunities for further...
Guinea fowl meat quality quantified suggests niche market potential.pdf
This interpretive summary analyzes the first comprehensive literature review in 40 years to bring us up-to-date on the research and best practices to prevent floor egg laying. By highlighting the latest findings in genetics, nesting, rearing, production cycle, etc., this review suggests the best...
Floor Eggs- Moving Toward Zero.pdf
This Student Hatchery Interpretive Summary selection (written by Ragini Reddyvari, University of Connecticut) comes from Poultry Science®. The study focuses on utilizing probiotics to enhance gut health. This research highlights how probiotics can improve overall health in chickens. ...
Enhancing Gut Health Using Probiotics in Locally Sourced Ethiopian Chickens.pdf
Olive oil has been widely used for human consumption and pharmaceutical uses and is associated with multiple health benefits. Certain olive oil byproducts, such as olive mill wastewater, also contain significant bioactive compounds with a wide range of physiological activities. This article from...
Feeding olive co-products supports broiler performance.pdf
With previous outbreaks of HPAI in 2015 and 2022, quickly and efficiently depopulating flocks was crucial to preventing the spread. However, preferred methods (foam, containerizing gassing, and mechanical) are not always an option when quick action is required. This recent study from The...
Emergency depopulation with ventilation shutdown plus steam.pdf
PSA Hatchery Interpretive Summary Selection by Paulina Farias A team of researchers sought out to determine if hatching broilers on-farm would result in better welfare as opposed to hatching chicks in a hatchery and then transporting them to a farm. Results of the study yield that on-farm...
Hatching broilers on-farm may be a viable alternative to increase efficiency and welfare.pdf