Cage equipment of new generation for table egg production

Examination of the designs of existing domestic and foreign battery cages intended for commercial flocks of laying hens was performed. All advantages and disadvantages revealed during the examination together with modern requirements for poultry housing technology in Russia and the EU were taken into account in a new development. The battery cage of new generation for commercial poultry flocks has been developed according to the modern requirements in Russia and the EU. The design of the battery cage increases the capacity of poultry houses and improves conditions of poultry housing. The height of the cage was increased by 80-100 mm, the number of tiers was reduced from 4 to 3 cm. However, the capacity of the poultry house in comparison with the best foreign analogue (UV 500 Big Dutchman) was 12.5 higher. The space above the egg collection conveyor was converted into a useful area, the efficiency of feeders was doubled. Differentiated illumination created areas with standard and low lighting. The area with low lighting provides favorable conditions for rest, laying, and serves as a nest. In addition, the cage is equipped with a roost. The scientific development reduces the number of damaged eggs, eggs contaminated with dung (by 2-4%) due to laying in areas with low lighting near the conveyor. Therefore, it reduces the route of eggs along the floor contaminated with dung and the risk of damage to eggs. The improved conditions of housing help to realize the full genetic potential.

клеточная батарея нового поколения, генетический потенциал продуктивности, плотность посадки, фронт кормления, импортозамещение, рентабельность, cage battery of new generation, genetic potential of productivity, density, feeding, import substitution, innovation, profitability

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