Hatchery Signals (English edition)

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Good hatchability and optimal chick quality is the result of a sound basic knowledge of climate control techniques and the biology of the avian embryo. Hatchery Signals shows the art of the incubation process. Based on the look-think-act approach, it provides practical tools and insights to further improve and optimise hatch results, chick quality and offspring performance in a commercial hatchery environment.

Hatchery Signals explains all factors that affect hatchability and chick quality. Starting at the breeder farm, the focus is on egg quality and embryo viability. Optimal egg storage and transport to the hatchery are shown, and ways to improve embryo survival during prolonged storage are described. During the incubation period you have to fulfil the requirements of the embryo to support optimum development at all times. This book provides guidelines and advice on how to improve offspring performance. New developments and innovations in and around the hatchery, like early feeding strategies and farm hatching concepts are presented. 

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Hatchery Signals is essential for hatchery workers, breeder farm managers, broiler and layer farmers, advisors and students.

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