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POULTRY

NEW COBB HATCHERY MANAGEMENT GUIDE

WORKS TO SUPPORT BEST OUTCOMES

The new Cobb Hatchery Management photos and diagrams to support the col- • Transportation of chicks, including
Guide is the latest in updates and introduc- lection and analysis of the data. preparation, loading, transporting, deliv-
tions expanding on Cobb’s commitment • Assessing and adjusting the hatch win- ery, and biosecurity for optimal chick wel-
to providing customers with tools to help dow. fare and minimizing stress.
make quality protein accessible, healthy, • Maintenance of infrastructure and ma-
and affordable worldwide. The guide in- • Calculating and using chick yield data. chinery to keep the hatchery operating in
cludes the company’s latest recommenda- • Cleaning and disinfecting the hatchery good order.
tions based on breed performance, current as well as sanitation checks and audits to
scientific knowledge, and practical field promote chick health and prevent dis- • Recommendations on building infra-
experience from around the world. ease. structure including airflow, ventilation, and
hygienic design.
• Embryo diagnosis procedures and us-
“Cobb wants to ensure our customers “In addition to visits and consultations,
have every tool they need to help them ing the data to troubleshoot on-farm fer- these robust guides are among the many
succeed and help to ensure our products tility, egg handling, and transport as well ways Cobb supports more yield, better
reach their highest potential,” said Cody as on-site hatchery egg storage, incuba- feed conversion, and healthy flocks for our
Polley, director of world tech support at tion, and hatcher conditions. customers,” said Polley.
Cobb-Vantress. “At Cobb, our customers Updates to the Hatchery
understand we are working hard every Management Guide include: All management guides and supple-
day to give them the support and guidance ments are housed on Cobb’s website and
they need to support the very best out- • Egg recommendation details including mobile application (Cobb Connection)
comes of every single flock.” cooling system guidelines. and include recommendations for grand-
parent stock, parent stock, and broilers.
• Details of hatching egg setting patterns
The guide covers such topics as hatch- Among other topics, additional guides
ery humidity, machinery, and cooling sys- to improve hatchability. cover hatchery, vaccination, brooding fun-
tems and has extensive new information as • Formulas and steps to calculate egg damentals, grandparent management, and
well as important updates. moisture loss as well as how to achieve the processing procedures. Topic-driven white
correct moisture loss in the incubator. papers, technical articles, and a full range
New information includes: • Measuring, monitoring, and correcting of performance charts are also available.
• How to heat treat eggs for long-term turning angles. To access these resources, visit www.cobb-
storage. • Adjusting and optimizing the hatcher vantress.com/resource.
• Measuring eggshell temperatures for environment (ventilation, humidity, and
optimal embryo development, including temperature).
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