Vignes Theivendram

The poultry industry, as a whole, is comprised of many segments, each with varied levels of importance. Each of these segments must be closely managed and controlled in order to maintain any gains and improvements made in other areas of the entire poultry operation. For example, it is well known that most hatchability problems are a result of poor fertility. However, when egg production is attaine ...

The hatch window is considered a management tool in modern commercial hatcheries. This paper will discuss the definition of the hatch window and why it is considered important to manage. The embryo and incubation equipment factors that influence the hatch window will be discussed. The impact of methods to shorten the hatch window will be discussed. This paper will also discuss the impact of incuba ...