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The effects of group size on the proportion of nest box eggs laid by hens in cages
Summary We previously found that only 66% of hens in cages with a nest box became ‘consistent’ nest-box layers, that is laying at least 80% of their eggs in the nest box. To begin to understand ho...
Author: G.M. CRONIN, S.S. BORG and J.L. BARNETT
Publication date: 08/11/2009    Rating:    Views: 274

Does the quantity of reward in a Y-Maze preference test affect the hen choice and motivation?
Summary The quantity of reward in a Y-maze preference test refers to the period of time the animal is allowed contact with the chosen resource. Fifteen hens (Hy-Line Brown strain) were given eight preference ...
Author: S.M. LAINE, G.M. CRONIN, J.C. PETHERICK and P.H. HEMSWORTH
Publication date: 08/11/2009    Rating:    Views: 68

Coccidiosis in Poultry
Introduction Coccidiosis is a realistic problem and one of the most important diseases of poultry worldwide. It is caused by a protozoan parasite known as Eimeria that invade the cells of the poultry intest...
Author: Dr Justin Tan-Yu Wen
Publication date: 08/04/2009    Rating:    Views: 556

Supplementation of wheat-based broiler diets with xylanase and phytase, individually and in combination
Summary The combined inclusion of xylanase plus phytase in a wheat-based diet increased the ileal digestibility coefficients of 17 amino acids by an average of 8.6% (0.830 versus 0.764), which exceeded the aver...
Author: D.J. CADOGAN, P.H. SELLE, G.G. PARTRIDGE and V. RAVINDRAN
Publication date: 08/03/2009    Rating:    Views: 490

B-Safe… secures digestive process … For a very good return on investment
B-Safe, which is based on an innovative and patented mode of action, helps to maintain the digestive balance in monogastric animals. It is made of plant extracts and specific clays, which limits the developme...
Author: Neovia
Publication date: 07/24/2009    Rating:    Views: 137

Hatching Egg Sanitation
A common management tool in the handling of hatching eggs is treatment of the eggs with a fumigant or other type of disinfectant to reduce the number of microorganisms on the shell surface. In addition, sanitat...
Author: Henry R. Wilson, professor, Dairy and Poultry Sciences Department, Cooperative Extension Servi...
Publication date: 07/15/2009    Rating:    Views: 81

Common External Parasites in Poultry: Lice and Mites
Parasites can be detected on the external surfaces of the body by way of a thorough physical examination. Periodical examination of the flock can help to detect an early infestation and can help to prevent a la...
Author: Carrie L. Pickworth and Teresa Y. Morishita, Avian Disease Investigation Laboratory, Departmen...
Publication date: 07/15/2009    Rating:    Views: 416

Diet Manipulation to Reduce Phosphorus Excretion by Poultry
Phosphorus is an essential dietary nutrient for growing birds and is also essential for egg production and eggshell quality of laying hens. Even though an adequate amount of phosphorus is needed to support grow...
Author: Ken W. Koelkebeck and Stephanie Boling; University of Illinois Extension
Publication date: 07/15/2009    Rating:    Views: 346

Poultry for the Small Producer
Although the major supply of eggs and poultry meat in the U.S. is produced by commercial producers, many people prefer to produce their own. A variety of reasons can be given for home production, not the least ...
Author: Joe Berry; Extension Poultry Specialist
Publication date: 07/15/2009    Rating:    Views: 99

Selecting Breeds For Small Flocks
There are many breeds of chickens, all developed for various purposes. The reason a person wishes to have chickens will determine the breed and/or type of chicken to select. Chickens predominantly used for the ...
Author: COOPERATIVE EXTENSION SERVICE, West Virginia University, Center for Extension and Continuing E...
Publication date: 07/15/2009    Rating:    Views: 264