Hens May Lack Ability To Lay Hatchable Eggs
Scientists at Penn State report a gene in some hens causes low riboflavin in eggs, leading to unc hatchable eggs even with proper feeding. A recessive gene disrupts riboflavin transfer to eggs, leaving embryos vulnerable. 70 micrograms suffice for hatch, while normal eggs carry 200 to 400 micrograms. Dr Buss notes abnormal hens show 96 percent hatch with riboflavin treatment. James F. Gehr of Cambridge Springs named USDA Agricultural Attache to West Africa with Liberia HQ.
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Nest Cushion for Hens Proves Effective in PSU Trials
Penn State researchers report 85 to 90 percent of eggs laid with the fibrous nest cushion are clean enough for direct cartoning during a 10 month pilot. Laying hens accept the cushion as well as litter nests, with less than five percent floor eggs in both setups.
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Canadian Hog Slaughter Up
Inspected slaughter of hogs in Canada rose to over two million head in the quarter ended June 20, about 50 percent above the same period last year, according to official figures.
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Government Plans To Buy Large Grain Stocks In July
The Con Government aims to support prices by purchasing substantial grain amounts in mid July. Officials held about a million pounds of stock, with forecasts suggesting a slight rise from June 30 levels, about two percent for 1958.
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USDA
Feed additives boost egg production in South Dakota trial
In a South Dakota station trial, combining two feed additives increased egg production beyond each additive alone. One additive, an oxy tetracycling antibiotic, showed limited effectiveness, while Eluregs appeared to enhance output. Overall, the additives improved pullet performance, though results varied.
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