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  • 1Business Economics, Wageningen University, Hollandseweg 1, 6706 KN Wageningen, the Netherlands. hurria.yassin@wur.nl

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Hatchability is influenced by breeder flock management, including flock age, egg storage, and feed. Optimizing hatchery success requires attention to both hatchery and breeder farm practices.

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Area of Science:

  • Animal Science
  • Poultry Science
  • Hatchery Management

Background:

  • Hatchability is a critical factor in poultry production efficiency.
  • Understanding the multifactorial influences on hatchability is essential for optimizing outcomes.
  • Previous research has identified several factors affecting hatchability, but field-specific data analysis is crucial.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To investigate field-related factors impacting poultry hatchability.
  • To analyze large-scale data from Dutch hatcheries to identify key determinants of hatchability.
  • To provide data-driven insights for improving management practices in hatcheries and breeder farms.

Main Methods:

  • Analysis of 24,234 batches of over 724 million eggs from 511 breeder flocks across 3 Dutch hatcheries (2004-2006).

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  • Utilized a random regression model with restricted maximum likelihood for data analysis.
  • Examined relationships between hatchability and factors including flock age, egg storage, strain, feed company, season, year, and hatchery.

    • Main Results:

    • Significant variations in hatchability were observed among breeder flocks, strains, and hatcheries.
    • Flock age, egg storage length, strain, feed company, season, and year significantly influenced hatchability (P < 0.001).
    • Hatchability peaked between 31-36 weeks of flock age, declining significantly in older flocks; prolonged egg storage reduced hatchability, with older flocks showing less sensitivity to storage but higher sensitivity to season.

    Conclusions:

    • Hatchability is significantly influenced by breeder farm management practices, including flock age, nutrition, and egg handling.
    • Optimizing hatchery results necessitates a holistic approach, integrating management strategies at both the hatchery and breeder farm levels.
    • Production data collected by hatcheries can effectively inform and adjust management decisions for both hatcheries and breeder farms to enhance overall efficiency.