The purpose of this handbook is to help Indian River® customers to optimize the performance of their broiler stock. The management techniques contained within this handbook have the objectives of achieving good flock health and welfare, and obtaining optimal flock performanc… Read more
The purpose of this handbook is to help Ross customers to optimize the performance of their broiler stock. The management techniques contained within this handbook have the objectives of achieving good flock health and welfare, and obtaining optimal flock performance both li… Read more
The purpose of this Nutrition Supplement is to provide the framework and background information of the Arbor Acres® Broiler Nutrition Specifications for nutritionists who are involved in decision making for feed specifications and formulations. Read more
The purpose of this Nutrition Supplement is to provide the framework and background information of the Ross® Broiler Nutrition Specifications for nutritionists who are involved in decision making for feed specifications and formulations. Read more
Deep Pectoral Myopathy (DPM), or Green Muscle Disease, is a degenerative disease of the minor pectoral muscles (i.e., the tenders) characterized by atrophy and necrosis. The condition arises when the muscle fibers become deficient in oxygen and is associated with sudden and … Read more
Ensuring broilers optimize their water intake not only promotes the sustainability of broiler production through its influence on energy (ventilation) and water use, but also maximizes broiler health, welfare, and production. The routine on-farm recording of water intake is … Read more
Minimum ventilation brings fresh air into the house and exhausts stale in-house air, while maintaining in-house air temperature. This poster gives best practice management recommendations for effective minimum ventilation of broilers in environmentally controlled housing. Read more
Transitional ventilation is a temperature driven process during which fans stop running on a cycle timer (minimum ventilation) and start running continuously for temperature control. This poster gives best practice, step by step recommendations for managing transitional vent… Read more
Biosecurity creates hygienic conditions within the poultry house to minimize the adverse effects of disease, optimize bird performance and welfare, and provide assurance on food safety issues. Poor bird health has a negative impact on all aspects of flock management and prod… Read more