Know How / Broilers

Modern broiler production combines the application of technology with animal husbandry. Done right, the sector can offer a farm business a highly profitable enterprise relative to the space required for an installation.

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  • Getting birds off to the best possible start
  • Managing broilers without antibiotics
  • Improving the welfare and performance of birds
  • Reviewing changes to regulations, assurance schemes and retailer requirements that affect your business

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BROILERS

How heat exchangers can benefit both environment and poultry

It makes a lot of sense to reuse heat that is present in poultry housing. Warming up the incoming fresh air to provide the necessary ventilation keeps the internal atmosphere…

POULTRY

The benefits and uses of lucerne in poultry production

Lucerne is becoming more commonplace in UK poultry systems because of the benefits the crop provides to the welfare and productivity of flocks. Lucerne bales provide hens with important foraging…

POULTRY

7 ways to manage poultry litter for optimum performance

Poultry are in continuous contact with litter, so it is no surprise that when conditions are poor, birds will not perform to their genetic potential. Sara Perez, veterinary director at…

POULTRY

Benefits of nutraceuticals for bird nutrition and health

Compound feed should contain everything a bird needs to grow successfully. However, other products – dubbed “nutraceuticals” – can be used to provide a boost to the bird’s nutrition and…

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