Today we have a very special episode for you. We’re in a bit of a summer lull, and we thought—what better time to try something new? For the first time ever, we’ve invited Artificial Intelligence speakers to join us and tackle the big question: How do you cook the perfect egg?Sounds simple? Not quite! In this episode—“The Scientific Art of Boiling an Egg”—we’ll dive into temperature control, cooking times, egg freshness, and even the chemistry behind getting the yolk just right.Whether you’re part of the egg industry or simply love a good breakfast, we think you’ll enjoy this lighthearted, summer-style conversation that combines tradition, technology, and a dash of humor.So grab your coffee, sit back, and let’s crack this topic wide open!
In this episode of PODCAST by LOHMANN, we explore one of the most underestimated challenges in poultry production: mycotoxins. These toxic compounds, produced by fungi during crop growth, harvest, and storage, can silently compromise feed quality, bird health, and egg production. Drawing from the latest LOHMANN TOOLBOX insights, we discuss the most common types of mycotoxins, their effects on laying hens, and the importance of proper monitoring and mitigation strategies. Whether you’re a nutritionist, producer, or industry professional, this episode offers valuable guidance on safeguarding your flock against hidden feed contaminants.
In this episode of Podcast by Lohmann, we uncover the hidden dangers of mycotoxins—microscopic threats that can cause major challenges in poultry production. Join host Jan Kraßmann and nutrition expert Juan Valle Diez as they dive deep into what mycotoxins are, how they sneak into feed, and why they’re becoming more relevant in a changing climate.You’ll learn about the difference between masked and emerging mycotoxins, why traditional feed processing isn’t always enough, and what practical steps producers can take to protect their flocks. Whether you’re a feed mill manager, veterinarian, or poultry professional, this episode offers essential insights and real-world solutions to stay ahead of the curve.Don’t miss this science-based, solution-focused conversation that might just change how you look at your feed bins.
In the poultry business, one of the main and most important aspects is undoubtedly nutrition and feeding. Understanding how birds digest feed is crucial for creating suitable diets that meet their nutritional and functional needs, including feed texture and fibre requirements.Let’s have a closer look at each part of the digestive system and its main functions:Digestion involves a combination of mechanical, chemical, and microbiological processes.
Today, we're diving deep into the digestive system of laying hens - how it works, why it matters, and what it means for nutrition and productivity.Our guest is Nelson Aguilar - Nurtionist at LOHMANN BREEDERS
Over the past two years, Europe has had to deal with the largest Highly Pathogenic Avian Influenza (HPAI) outbreak ever. Official data cites that between winter 2021 and spring 2022, 2467 outbreaks were detected affecting around 48 million farm animals and more than 3500 virus detections in wild animals.
Housing and brooding periods are one of the most critical phases in whole life of a laying hen. This stage along with proper rearing to achieve a top-quality pullet, are the main pillars of a successful laying period.
Die Einstallungs- und Aufzuchtphase sind die kritischsten Phasen im gesamten Leben einer Legehenne. Sie bilden den Grundstein für eine erfolgreiche Legeperiode.
Pre-warming of eggs prior to incubation is a common practice of most hatcheries in the world, either running single or multistage machines. It allows the embryos to achieve a homogeneous temperature before the incubation starts, which promotes a more uniform development in the beginning.
Das Vorwärmen von Eiern vor der Bebrütung ist in den meisten Brütereien der Welt, die entweder Single- oder Multistage-Maschinen betreiben, eine gängige Praxis. Dadurch können die Embryonen vor Beginn der Bebrütung eine gleichmäßige Temperatur erreichen, was eine gleichmäßigere Entwicklung zu Beginn fördert.
Fats and oils are normally included in poultry diets. However, some feed diets are already missing them. Let’s take a review of some reasons we should include them at the time of formulating our diets.
Fette und Öle sind normalerweise Bestandteil des Geflügelfutters. In einigen Futtermitteln fehlen sie jedoch bereits. Sehen wir uns einige Gründe an, warum wir sie bei der Formulierung unserer Futtermittel berücksichtigen sollten.
When we talk about chick quality, often we think of navels, beak and all these basic, and yet important, traits which have a direct impact on the overall performance of a single bird, generally causing a lifetime influence on it. However, the subject chick quality must be seen under a more holistic overview, instead of only on the physical traits of the individual. This includes 3 main parameters, as follows.
Wenn wir über die Qualität der Küken sprechen, denken wir oft an den Nabel, den Schnabel und all diese grundlegenden, aber dennoch wichtigen Merkmale, die sich direkt auf die allgemeine Leistungsfähigkeit eines einzelnen Vogels auswirken und ihn in der Regel ein Leben lang beeinflussen.
Enjoy listening to our experts Andreas Bublat and Mark Allen talking about “Chickens & Cage Free Systems”
You may have heard us talk recently about strategic active management or SAM for short, but have been left scratching your head over what it actually means. In this article I hope to clear this up for you and highlight a few examples of what SAM actually is and how it should be implemented in your day-to-day management program.
Vielleicht haben Sie uns kürzlich über strategisches aktives Management (SAM) sprechen hören und sich gefragt, was das eigentlich bedeutet. In diesem Artikel möchten wir diese Frage für Sie klären und anhand einiger Beispiele verdeutlichen, was SAM eigentlich ist und wie Sie es in Ihr alltägliches Management integrieren sollten.
The trend of alternative production systems is not just an important topic for Europe. In other countries, for example the USA, floor, free-range or organic management is becoming increasingly popular and is getting importance. In accordance with the motto “The right hen for every management”, LOHMANN has already considered the additional requirements of alternative systems in its breeding programme for quite some time.
Der Trend der alternativen Legehennenhaltung ist nicht nur in Europa ungebrochen.Zunehmend ist auch in anderen Ländern die Boden-, Freiland- oder ökologische Haltung vertreten und gewinnt stark an Bedeutung wie z. B. in den USA. Gemäß dem Motto „Für jedes Haltungssystem die richtige Henne“ nimmt sich LOHMANN in seinem Zuchtprogramm seit langem den zusätzlichen Anforderungen der alternativen Haltung an.