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History makes future - Celebrating 50 years

This year Lohmann Tierzucht celebrates its 50 year jubilee. The layer breeding as well as the veterinary divisions of the company have reached a milestone. “We have achieved high standards, and we are ready for the next step to further improve our wide range of products for the world market,” says company MD Dr Hans-Friedrich Finck.
By Ad Bal Those who dive into the history of Lohmann will find out that the company was officially founded by Heinz Lohmann in 1932, as a supplier of fishmeal to the feed industry. That... read more »

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Managing heat stress - Part 1 - Layers respond to hot climatic conditions

Layers in hot climates are exposed to high temperatures, which may lead to a loss of productivity. Proper measures can be taken to manage such conditions, but this demands an understanding of the bird’s physiology. read more >

Good water quality is the basis for good bird performance

Chickens and other birds are bred for high performance - converting feed as efficiently as possible into animal protein. In order to achieve this goal, all circumstances should be optimal, such as the availability of ample and good drinking water. Keeping track of water quality and making sure the drinking system is working properly is of great importance. read more >

Saving costs with alternative ingredients

There has been a steep rise in the cost of feed in recent years, and although prices have now stabilised and somewhat subsided, the impact remains visible. However, alternative ingredients are available, which can partly replace traditional ingredients. Centralys advises on layer rations, both from an ingredient as well as from a composition point of view. read more >

Traditional vs enriched cages for laying hens

Although not yet a major issue for the Brazilian poultry sector, Dr Victor Fernando Buttow Roll from the Federal University of Pelotas, Rio Grande do Sul, reviewed studies comparing traditional and enriched cages for laying hens. He warned not to underestimate the related issues. read more >

A Brazilian perspective of layer welfare

The issue of animal welfare in commercial egg production systems is one which can be approached from many angles: the animal, the producer, the consumer and so on. Dr Helenice Mazzuco, an EMBRAPA researcher in Brazil, gives her perspective on this issue. read more >
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