Hen Management & Egg Production
Hen Management & Egg Production
In this section
Antimicrobial Stewardship Framework
Lighting Management Factsheets
More resources are available in the For Farmers portal.
Egg Quality Manual
It is important that the egg industry has a guideline on egg shell quality and internal quality that can realistically be achieved in a commercial setting.
Australian Eggs has produced the Egg Quality Manual to allow farmers to compare the internal and shell quality of their eggs with typical industry data and help make informed production decisions.
The Egg Quality Manual is available at this link.
Vaccination training manual
The manual will help egg farm staff gain the necessary skills, knowledge and attitudes to become a competent vaccinator. Competent vaccinators are essential for the egg industry, as vaccination is effective only if it is carried out according to the manufacturer’s instructions. To do this you must receive, transport, store, prepare and administer vaccines correctly so that an effective dose is applied to each bird.
Vaccination improves bird health and welfare, and maximises egg production by preventing infectious disease outbreaks. It allows farm managers to prevent, rather than try to cure, disease. This is an essential part of ensuring the viability of individual farms and the egg industry as a whole.
Follow this link or click the cover image below to download the manual.
Antimicrobial Stewardship Framework
Antimicrobial stewardship is important for ensuring humans and animals can be treated effectively now and in the future with antimicrobials. This guide provides detailed advice for developing and implementing an responsible antimicrobial strategy for the farm.
Click on the image below to access the Framework.
Lighting Management Factsheets
These factsheets were an output from a research project which investigated best practice lighting. The 4 sheets can be helpful training and education tools and provide key facts on:
- The importance of lighting on egg farms
- The impact of lighting on production
- The impact of lighting on bird health
- The impact of lighting on bird behaviour
Click here to access the factsheets online.