Numbered Publications: ASC
ASC-207: Stall Bases: Are Your Cows Comfortable?
Jeffrey Bewley, Barbara Wadsworth | Mar. 18, 2013 (New)
Cow comfort generally refers to minimizing animal stress in order to maximize milk production and animal well-being. Lying behavior plays a critical role in the production, profitability, and well-being of dairy cattle. The potential economic impact of increased production, reduced lameness, improved milk quality, reduced culling rates, and increased longevity are immense.
ASC-195: Development of the Chick
Jacquie Jacob, Tony Pescatore | Jan. 14, 2013 (New)
Poultry eggs are part of a unique reproductive system. The egg serves to protect and provide nutrients to the developing embryo. Since the embryo receives no additional nutrients from the hen, the egg must contain all the nutrients essential for life. Nutrients are found in the yolk, the albumen, and the shell of the egg. The egg is a convenient, self-contained package for studying embryology.
ASC-191: How Much Will My Chickens Eat?
Jacquie Jacob, Tony Pescatore | Dec. 10, 2012 (New)
Before purchasing chicks (or chickens) it is important to consider the cost of keeping them. Much of this cost is in the feed they consume. So the key question is, "How much will my chickens eat?" Chickens need a complete feed that contains protein (with the right balance of amino acids), energy, vitamins, and minerals. Today we know more about the nutritional requirements of chickens than any other animal. The amount of feed they need will depend on several factors.
ASC-189: Making a Hoop Pen for Pasture Poultry
Jacquie Jacob, Tony Pescatore | Dec. 10, 2012 (New)
Interest in pasture poultry production has been on the rise. This kind of poultry production typically involves housing the birds in a bottomless pen that is placed on pasture and moved at regular intervals. The flock has access to the pasture (plants and any associated insects) while providing them some protection from predators.
ASC-193: Poultry Producer Liability
Jacquie Jacob, Tony Pescatore | Dec. 10, 2012 (New)
As more and more producers begin to have small- or medium-sized poultry operations the issue of liability and responsibility has become a concern. It is important producers are aware of what is expected of them by consumers and society as a whole.
ASC-190: Selecting the Right Chicken Breed
Jacquie Jacob, Tony Pescatore | Dec. 10, 2012 (New)
Many factors should be considered before selecting a chicken breed for your flock, whether you are planning to start a new flock or to add to an existing one. You might be looking for a meat breed, an egg breed, or perhaps a breed that performs reasonably well at both (referred to as a dual-purpose breed). Perhaps you just want a pet or chickens to show at exhibitions.
ASC-192: Why Have My Hens Stopped Laying?
Jacquie Jacob, Tony Pescatore | Nov. 27, 2012 (New)
Egg production in a chicken flock follows a typical curve. While the curve is similar for most breeds of chickens, the specific numbers can vary significantly, especially with regards to age at first egg, peak production rate, and egg weight.
ASC-185: Feeding the Broodmare: Four Easy Steps
Fernanda Camargo, Laurie Lawrence | Aug. 22, 2012 (New)
The nutritional needs of broodmares change as they go through the stages of reproduction. This publication begins with nutritional strategies to enhance the likelihood a mare will become pregnant, then it discusses feeding management of the mare during pregnancy and lactation, and it ends with some nutritional considerations for the post-weaning period.
ASC-188: Help! My Horse is Too Thin!
Fernanda Camargo, Bob Coleman, Laurie Lawrence | Apr. 19, 2012 (New)
As we understand more about the impact that emaciation has on animal health, it is imperative that we strive to keep our horses at an optimum body condition.
ASC-187: Help! My Horse is Too Fat!
Fernanda Camargo, Bob Coleman, Laurie Lawrence | Apr. 19, 2012 (New)
As we understand more about the impact that obesity has on animal health, it is imperative that we strive to keep our horses at an optimum body condition.
