In ovo Feeding Technology for Optimization of Incubation and Hatching in Broiler Chickens

Authors

  • Brian Tainika Department of Animal Production and Technologies, Faculty of Agricultural Sciences and Technologies, Niğde Ömer Halisdemir University, Niğde 51240 http://orcid.org/0000-0001-6785-4324
  • Ahmet Şekeroğlu Department of Animal Production and Technologies, Faculty of Agricultural Sciences and Technologies, Niğde Ömer Halisdemir University, Niğde 51240 http://orcid.org/0000-0003-0764-4944

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.24925/turjaf.v8isp1.183-186.4086

Keywords:

In ovo feeding, incubation, hatching, chicken embryo, broiler

Abstract

This paper provided a brief account of the need of in ovo feeding technology for efficient incubation and hatching as driven by the current and projected poultry production figures. After substantial laboratory experiments in the early 1980s, in ovo vaccination technology became applicable in the commercial broiler hatcheries. The scientific theories that enabled the use of in ovo vaccination facilitated the process of injecting the various nutrient composition into broiler eggs/embryo (in ovo feeding) considering the injection site and the stage of embryonic development. Some studies of in ovo feeding have found scientifically positive effects on incubation properties but they remain insufficient at the commercial level thus, the adoption of the application is very slow compared to other embryo management techniques. Therefore, continuous studies on the best nutrient compositions, combinations, and concentrations are required for the commercial use of in ovo feeding technology.

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Published

13.12.2020

How to Cite

Tainika, B., & Şekeroğlu, A. (2020). In ovo Feeding Technology for Optimization of Incubation and Hatching in Broiler Chickens. Turkish Journal of Agriculture - Food Science and Technology, 8(sp1), 183–186. https://doi.org/10.24925/turjaf.v8isp1.183-186.4086