broiler breeders

Column: Overcoming the hatchability crisis
28-04 | Expert opinion

Column: Overcoming the hatchability crisis

Good male allocation during feeding suggests a uniform feed distribution due to the chain feeding equipment. Photo: Big Dutchman
20-03-2024 | Article

Keeping broiler breeder males active and in shape

Wageningen UR senior researcher, Rick van Emous, inspects broiler breeders during a trial. Photo: Koos Groenewold
15-03-2024 | Article

Column: Behaviour in combination with layout is key in broiler breeding

The positive results on chick development after organic acid treatment of hatching eggs was attributed to its effects in lowering the microbial load inside the eggs.
12-02-2024 | Article

Organic acids improve broiler breeder hatchability and chick quality

Two of the most common animal-based indicators used to evaluate leg health in broiler chickens are footpad dermatitis (FPD) and gait scores. Photo: Canva
30-01-2024 | News

Scientists explore footpad dermatitis and gait scores in broiler breeders

Breeder flocks normally start with 9% males, after which this percentage drops due to mortality and culling to 7-8% at 40 weeks of age. Photo: Bert Jansen
03-11-2023 | Article

Broiler breeding: fewer males, more mating

Martin Zuidhof (right) and Mohammad Afrouziyeh (left) took a deep dive into broiler breeder feeding strategies. Photo: University of Alberta
03-11-2021 | Article

Moving away from skip-day feeding in broiler breeders