Here we look at how a broiler house should be cleaned and maintained in the seven days following the sale of the last bird.
End-of-sale to house resting: Explaining the 7-day process
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Warning signs of infectious diseases in poultry
Here we will look at warning signs in sick broilers, what preventative measures should be in place and who you should contact.
What is biosecurity and why is it important?
Chickens are highly susceptible to picking up diseases, which makes it vital for broiler farmers to implement biosecurity measures on their farms.
Want to learn what chick scoring is? Look no feather!
Chick scoring is important for any hatchery, commercial or otherwise, to evaluate the conformity and vitality of their newly hatched chicks to ensure their health and risk of mortality. In many cases the Pasgar score is the perfect means to objectively examine your...
BROILER CHICKS | Part 3 | Unpacking the different feeds we offer
At Epol we offer a wide selection of broiler feeds to suit the specific needs of different broiler farmers. Let’s unpack our Econo, Optigro, Higro and Freerange options: ECONO OPTIGRO HIGRO FREERANGE #ThatEpolLife #EpicEpol #EpolPoultry...
BROILER CHICKS | Part 2 | How To Prepare For Broiler Rearing
In Broiler Rearing Part 1 we covered key feeding points, housing conditions, feeding equipment needed, recommended heating equipment and chick placement. It is now time to check and measure the chicks! Let’s go… CHICK CHECK 1 The first chick check should be done 4 to...
BROILER CHICKS | Part 1 | How To Prepare For Broiler Rearing
Proper management is key to ensuring a strong broiler house. The correct nutrition and housing of day-old chicks makes all the difference when it comes to rearing healthy and productive birds. Let's get started: GET THE REARING HOUSE READY It is very important that...