Incubation biology and management

13 May 2012 Unit: Wageningen Business School Location: Wageningen Organisation: Wageningen Business School Incubation biology and management May 13, 14 and 15, 2012  In this course we will pay attention to the following subjects: -     the effects of the increase in size of incubators; -     the biological processes during embryogenesis. Some biological parameters  during development may be used more frequently as an input in order to adapt and refine the controlling physical conditions; -     change of chickens: the tremendous progress in selection methods and the specialization in selection objectives have altered the optimal range of conditions of incubation;  -     variable factors that influence the embryo development:     o    duration of holding eggs before incubation starts     o    embryogenesis: this starts at the moment of fertilization. This often is not taken into account in establishing incubation conditions and management in the hatchery. Therefore, it is more than appropriate to focus on all these aspects in this international course Incubation biology and management. We will look into prospects for improved performance and its mutual interaction. >> Read more

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