LOHMANN BREEDING FOR SUCCESS ... TOGETHER

When we think about managing the performance of laying hens, we often focus on the production house - feed formulation, lighting schedules, egg curves.


But in reality, the true foundation for a successful laying cycle is laid much earlier, and in a much quieter way.


It starts on day one, in the rearing house, often unnoticed, but absolutely crucial: this is the time when we imprint the immune system.

In today’s episode, we focus on a topic that is gaining importance in cage-free systems: coccidiosis vaccination and post-vaccination management.





Vaccination is only the first step — what truly determines success is what happens afterwards. How does immunity actually develop? Why is oocyst recycling essential? And which management factors make the difference in the first weeks of life?





To answer these questions, we speak with our Global Technical Manager Veterinary, Dr. Andreas Bublat, who shares practical insights and field experience on how to build strong and lasting immunity in modern layer systems.

With the rise of more cage-free systems such as aviaries, coccidiosis has re-emerged as a significant challenge. One of the main reasons for its increased prevalence in these systems is the direct contact birds have with their own manure1. This contact allows the parasite to complete its lifecycle, enabling it to reproduce and spread.

Hatchery contamination can be one of the most serious challenges for the entire production management, since the hatchery is the main hub of the poultry industry, connecting breeder farms to commercial farms. Preventing contamination within a hatchery depends on knowing 4 core principles.