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While the strategically developed Leavenworth Livestock Research Center (LLRC) opened its doors only a few short months ago, the 2,500-head, wean-to-finish center is already expected to make big advancements in the research sector of the swine industry.
The Leavenworth Livestock Research Center officially opened in August 2017
Growth in poultry farming has been relentless. In fact, despite the continued preference for pork in Asia, current growth means that global chicken meat consumption will exceed that of pork by 2022. Egg consumption continues to grow as well because eggs are inexpensive, mild-tasting and easy to process and include in other foods. Universal acceptance by almost all cultures and all religions ensures that poultry will continue to prosper.
The following is an edited transcript of Tom Martin’s interview with Dr. Peter Ferket, a professor of nutrition and biotechnology in the department of poultry science at North Carolina State University.
What does it mean to “support the good guys” in relation to eggshell quality?
Dr. Kayla Price, poultry technical manager for Alltech Canada, discussed how eggshell quality is directly impacted by gut health and balancing our good microbes and potentially bad bacteria.
