The first few days of a bird’s life will determine the outcome of the following weeks. Best management practices should be followed to achieve the lowest possible mortality rate.

When birds are six weeks old, they can go outside if the temperature is between 18 and 20 °C (65 and 70 °F). The yard should always be fenced in and allow access to the henhouse so that the birds can find shelter from the cold, rain, sun, and night.

The Natur-aile Ponte feed program provides hens with all the essential nutrients for good egg production.

It is formulated to provide 17 % of crude protein and all other essential nutrients, including amino acids, calcium, phosphorus, vitamins, and minerals, all in one feed.

It is the only well-balanced feed recommended for birds from 20 weeks of age until the end of the laying cycle. Natur-aile Ponte should be fed at a rate of 10 to 12 kg per day per 100 hens (22 to 25 lb. per day per 100 hens).

Even with good management, problems such as piling, disease, leg disorders, and cannibalism can occur in the barn. Here are some common problems and how to solve them.

Piling

Piling can occur if the ambient temperature of the barn is too cold or if there is a sudden, unexpected noise.

If birds are cold, they will pile up on top of each other and suffocate those on the bottom. Make sure that the barn is kept at an appropriate temperature, especially at night.

The following are best management practices for producing healthy turkeys with minimum mortality and maximum performance.

Turkey housing

Turkeys should not be reared with chickens or hens or in housing that has been used to rear these two species. Chickens carry diseases that can be transmitted to turkeys.

Follow these recommendations for floor space, feeders, and waterers for broiler turkeys:

Disease prevention starts at the hatchery, but there are a number of steps that farmers need to take after that.

Preventive measures at the hatchery will help protect the chicks that you receive. These include:

• Eradicating egg-borne pathogens

• Building genetic resistance in the chicks

• Building chick immunity through maternal antibodies

   

Knowing how to read product labels is key to choosing the best feed for your horse. In this article, we’ll look at what information should be included on horse feed labels, who is responsible for making sure that it is valid, and more.

Farmers today have access to a wide range of cover crop and green manure mixes to meet the specific needs of their fields.

Without a cover crop, approximately 70% of rainwater runs off the land. To restore water to the soil and combat drought, farmers need to help water get back into the soil.

One way to do this is to use green manure or cover crops.

Very trendy in Europe, the biostimulants are increasingly being used in our fields as well. These innovative products such as Vita, Obsorba and Humarine from Sollio Agriculture, allow field crop producers to remain productive despite climate uncertainties.