IntroductionSoft-shelled eggs are a major eggshell defect in poultry production, yet the underlying mechanisms of their formation remain unclear. The objective of this study was to characterize biological changes associated with soft-shelled egg formation in laying hens by integrating quantitative proteomics and untargeted metabolomics analyses of uterine fluid (UF), combined with morphological a…
GREENWICH, N.Y. — A Poultry Processing Workshop will take place on Wednesday, September 23, 2026, 4:00 PM – 7:00 PM at the Washington County Fairgrounds, 392 Old Schuylerville Rd., Greenwich, NY 12834. This event is one of four statewide roadshow stops, offering farmers a full processing experience. Starting out in poultry production means learning skills […] The post Poultry Processing Workshop …
This study evaluated the performance and energy and nutrient utilization of broiler chickens fed corn-soybean meal-based diets supplemented with a naturally fermented enzyme complex containing xylanase and phytase. This was evaluated using 300 one-day-old male Cobb broiler chicks in a randomized complete block design with five dietary treatments replicated 10 times with 6 chicks per replicate. Th…
TUCKER, Ga. — The U.S. Poultry & Egg Association and its Foundation (USPOULTRY) have announced its 2026–2028 Research Priorities, establishing a focused research agenda to address emerging challenges and advance innovation, sustainability, poultry health and food safety across the poultry and egg industries. USPOULTRY’s research priorities are developed through an industry-driven process that bri…
Before broiler chick placement, consider litter management best practices and apply litter amendment correctly to help reduce ammonia production. This publication provides useful guidance for live production managers, poultry service....
Introduction Agriculture is an important sector of the Nigerian economy employing about three quarters of the total nation’s workforce.1 The Nigerian poultry industry is one of the highly commercialized subdivisions of the Nigerian agricultural sector.2,3 Poultry production is very popular in Nigeria because of its low production costs, wide acceptability among people of different religious […]
A litter storage structure is an important component of a poultry producer’s waste management program. A danger with litter storage is the possibility of fire. Learn the common factors in litter storage fires and recommendations for preventing them.
