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Utilisation of feed additives for laying hens nutrition
Precise nutrition using high quality feed is one of the most important criteria for achieving genetic goals. Feed additives are often used by nutritionists because of their advantages in maintaining gut health and integrity and...
Water management in a poultry house
Water is an important nutrient, as its intake is significantly higher than feeds (around 1.7 times in temperate climate, 3 times or more sometimes in tropical weather). Therefore, water is the first intake for a...
New update of Novogen Nutrition information
In the last few weeks, we have announced the update of our standard of production as well as our management guide. There are now available on our Novocenter, with updated information and a fresh new visual.
How to limit the impact of heat stress on layers with nutrition and management
Temperatures higher than 24°C could affect hen performance with an impact on the daily feed intake and consequently a decrease in egg numbers, shell quality and egg weight, etc. Heat stress could have tremendous impact...
Investigation of poultry droppings; way to get early warning of danger
Poultry droppings is an important tool to evaluate flock health status as well as is a good tool to get a very early signal of any outbreak or infestation. The monitoring of droppings on an...
In collaboration with Inrae, Novogen is conducting studies on nest laying selection
Selecting hens based on their behaviour in the nest can reduce the number of floor eggs. These are the findings of a study conducted in collaboration with INRAE.
THE PRACTICAL BASICS FOR A GOOD SHELL QUALITY
The quality of the shell is a determining factor in the economic success of a flock of laying hens. There are several important points to consider in order to maintain a good shell quality until...
Cleaning and disinfection of poultry house: a key step in poultry farm biosecurity
Biosecurity is a major issue in poultry farming today. Failures in biosecurity can lead to significant economic losses: lower animal production, mortality, poor egg quality, etc.
ESSENTIAL POINTS TO OBTAIN A GOOD LAYER PULLET
A major aspect of achieving successful layer flocks is ensuring good pullet quality. During the rearing period, close attention must be paid to flock growth and preparation for laying.
