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Demystifying Hen Grading (Breeder)

Breeder pullet uniformity is one of the most important aspects to master for excellent performance and low mortality. Farmers in some areas of the world are able to reach exceptional uniformity and performance levels. One of their secrets is pullet grading. Let’s see how they do it.

Benoit Lanthier, DVM
Technical Advisor Cobb-Vantress Inc.

Dr Benoit Lanthier completed his doctorate in veterinary medicine in 2012.

He was the veterinarian in charge of the breeder, commercial layer and antibiotic-free broiler health programs at La Coop fédérée (now Sollio Agriculture) from 2012 to 2016. From 2016 to 2018, he worked as a consulting veterinarian in the province of Québec with a breeder, broiler, turkey and duck client base. During the same period, he worked with the Jefo Nutrition's technical service team serving Latin America and Asia. Since 2018, he exclusively offers technical services for Cobb-Vantress breeders in Québec, in the Maritimes, in Manitoba and Saskatchewan.

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