HOUSING

How stocking density impacts welfare and production in cage-free laying hens

In the United States, the majority of laying hens are housed in conventional cages. However, there has been a shift towards cage-free systems. Cage-free systems can benefit laying hen welfare. Birds have opportunities to perform a full range of species-specific behaviors, including foraging, dustbathing, perching, and walking, which are restricted in conventional cages.

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INDUSTRY INSIGHTS

Whole plant part phytogenics for inflammation balance

One of the challenges for poultry production managers is that gut inflammation is mostly “silent” and hidden. Mickie Metz, PhD, technical innovation research scientist, Fortiva, discusses the use of whole plant parts phytogenic to help manage this potentially costly problem.

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LAYERS

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