Tag: Hendrix Genetics Layers
The perfect start for your flock of laying hens: Guidance to optimize gut health
The preparations towards the onset of lay in a laying hen are marked by significant metabolic and hormonal changes, environmental changes and changes in...
The importance of preventing Salmonella in laying hens
The European Union summary report on trends and sources of zoonoses, zoonotic agents and foodborne outbreaks in 2016 reveals that in 2016, 1.47% of...
Pelayo Casanovas takes lead at Hendrix Genetics Layers
Hendrix Genetics has announced the appointment of Pelayo Casanovas as managing director for its layers business unit. In this role, Pelayo will lead the...
Controlling costs through the use of alternative ingredients in poultry diets
Egg producers strive to produce a nutritious, versatile, safe and economical food (eggs). In this sense, nutrition (represents more than 50% of the production...
The importance of feed particle size (granulometry) in laying hens
Feed particle size has a large impact on the chickens' feed intake, dusty feed particles will reduce feed intake greatly. We advise to increase...
