Pigs and poultry show similarly high levels of starch digestibility
They have different stomachs and digestive strategies. Chickens grind feed in a powerful gizzard, while pigs rely on enzymes and longer digestion times. Yet the PhD research of Lu…
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They have different stomachs and digestive strategies. Chickens grind feed in a powerful gizzard, while pigs rely on enzymes and longer digestion times. Yet the PhD research of Lu…
In Northwest China, the large day–night temperature differences, frequent blowing sand, and dry air in spring pose major challenges for ventilation management in chicken houses. S…
During autumn and winter, temperatures drop sharply, there is a large difference between morning and evening temperatures, and the weather is cold. This is a peak season for respi…
1, water line height (brooding period): Age in days/2+10cm±1cm (distance from the bottom edge of the nipple to the cage floor) From 0 to 3 days, adjust the nipple drinking system …
In growing chicks, a dietary deficiency of calcium or phosphorus can cause abnormal skeletal development, even when the diet supplies adequate vitamin D3. A deficiency of calcium …
Comfortable chicks breathe through their nostrils and lose 1 to 2 grams of body weight (as water) during the first 24 hours. The yolk also contains 1 to 2 grams of water, so chick…
The most easily overlooked steps in farming management Raising chickens is meticulous work, especially raising broilers, which are ready for market after only a few dozen days of …
Small and medium-sized layer farms in China are important industry players in ensuring the supply of eggs to the market and helping farmers increase their incomes. However, their …
I. Newcastle disease in chickens Caused by Newcastle disease virus, this disease can occur throughout the year. It has an acute onset, spreads rapidly, and has a high mortality ra…
I. Strengthen Disinfection of Chicken Houses and Equipment Schedule the preparation work for washing, cleaning, disinfection, and leaving the house vacant according to the dates o…
People have become accustomed to using all-corn-and-soybean-meal diets for laying hens. This is due not only to the long-term influence of a certain country's soybean association,…
After nearly a century of development, modern parent-stock broiler breeders have high potential for egg production and chick production. Breed is the main factor determining a chi…
Livestock and poultry diseases can be divided into infectious and non-infectious diseases. Infectious diseases pose the greatest threat. There are three factors in the occurrence …
As people's living standards have improved in recent years, they have become especially concerned about food safety. People pay attention to safety indicators for all kinds of foo…
The newly adopted 'Uniform conditions for operating rules for the rearing of poultry and pigs (UCOL)' under the Industrial and Livestock Rearing Emissions Directive gives farmers …
Uniformity refers to how consistent the body weights of all birds in a flock are. It is an important indicator for evaluating a replacement pullet flock. Uniformity not only refle…
Friends, in addition to using your farming equipment after buying it, you should also pay attention to maintaining it. Today, let’s talk about how to maintain farming equipment. I…
In September, as autumn turns golden, new corn gradually comes onto the market. With its affordable price and fresh aroma, many livestock and poultry farmers want to start using t…
Three, Key Detail Management and Standardized Operating Recommendations 1, Precise Body Weight Control: Starting with the Development of a Body Fat Foundation Standard range: Befo…
During broiler production, management during flock separation is critical. Poor management during separation can easily lead to respiratory disease in the flock, affecting flock h…