While most pastured poultry producers in North America raise the same fast-growing Cornish-and-White-Rock-cross broilers used in conventional confined production, many producers are interested in alternative genetic types that may be more suitable for outdoor production or for niche markets. This publication provides information on the Cornish-Rock crosses in outdoor production, discusses several slower-growing breeds and provides information on hatcheries that offer these alternative breeds.
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A group of invited guests, including representatives from Norway's food inspection authority, recently gathered at a joint Aviagen - Nortura event which focused on health, welfare and breeding.
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Leading broiler breeder Aviagen has become the first British company to achieve "compartmentalisation" status, which it hopes will assist it to continue exporting in the event of another outbreak of avian flu or Newcastle
disease.
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Avaigen has opened a new $10 million state-of-the-art hatchery in Yasnogorsk, situated in the Tula region of Southwest Russia.
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Infectious Bronchitis Virus (IBV) is a highly contagious, acute disease that can have a significant effect on egg production and egg quality. It is, therefore, important that procedures are put in place to ensure adequate protection against infection from IBV.
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