EMEA breeder management guide now available

Published on Sept. 19, 2023

EMEA breeder management guide now available

To give a high-level overview of turkey breeding essentials, we are pleased to release our breeder management guide, tailored for the EMEA (Europe, Middle East, and Africa) market.

By downloading this guide, you can expect to learn more on lighting guidelines, male selection, hen fertility, insemination basics, and information on egg handling, sanitation, and sanitation.

Breeder management can be a complicated topic, with multiple areas of focus. Hybrid Turkeys' breeder management guide was created to give general guidance on the essentials of turkey breeding. By paying close attention to certain stages of breeding, you can ensure high quality egg production and high levels of fertility.

What will you learn from this guide?

  • Biosecurity, set up, brooding, nutrition, and water essentials
  • Lighting guidelines on daylength, spectrum, and intensity
  • Stocking density for hens and toms
  • Steps for male selection
  • Egg production overview including nest training, collection schedule, and broody control
  • Insemination basics including timing, process steps, welfare and sanitation, semen quality, and troubleshooting fertility
  • Egg handling, sanitation, and egg storage essentials

Or for customized recommendations on breeder management please reach out to a member of our Hybrid Turkeys Technical Service Team.

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