Metabolic disorders such as those impacting skeletal development have also now become important animal welfare issues in many countries.
This book addresses the problems of all the significant metabolic disorders such as ascites, sudden death syndrome, liver and kidney problems and skeletal disorders. In some instances we have indicated methods of treatment or prevention.
Metabolic disorders by their very nature are a perennial challenge to efficient modern poultry production. Their control requires astute management and a nutritional strategy geared towards health maintenance and general disease avoidance in poultry.
Ferme St.-Ours inc has been in the egg production business since 1993. In 2015, the producers saw an opportunity to get into aviary production. And recently, they hit a milestone – they replaced their last two original conventional barns with free-run systems. Here’s a look inside. » Read more...
Use of insects as a food source for commercial poultry is well underway in North America, Europe and Australia. Insects are a natural food source for birds and many other animals and the sustainability of using insects like black soldier fly larvae in feed is high. New research will shed light on just how high.» Read more...