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title: The Poultry Primer - Flock health and poultry industry insights
description: The Poultry Primer is your source for nutrition and health information. Discover cutting edge ways to improve operation's productivity.
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[![Shell Strength](https://go.alltech.com/hs-fs/hubfs/USA%20Cash%20cows%20newsletter%20(Theo%20Reisz)/July%202017/LA/Aves%20/blog_egg_force_reader_2.png?width=296&name=blog_egg_force_reader_2.png "Shell Strength")](http://ag.alltech.com/en/blog/shell-strength-put-your-eggs-test)

## ## [Shell strength: Put your eggs to the test](http://ag.alltech.com/en/blog/shell-strength-put-your-eggs-test)

The Egg Force Reader can help layer producers anticipate losses due to eggshell quality and, moving forward, help them fine-tune hen nutrition for better eggshell quality.

 

## **[Click **here to learn more about shell strength >>**](http://ag.alltech.com/en/blog/shell-strength-put-your-eggs-test)**

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## ## [Phasing out antibitotics in poultry: Know your options](http://ag.alltech.com/en/blog/phasing-out-antibiotics-poultry-know-your-options)

“The judicious use and reduction of antibiotics in poultry production is here to stay,” said Dr. Kayla Price, poultry technical manager for Alltech Canada, in a recent webinar.

## **[Click here to watch a webinar about phasing out antibitotic growth promoters >>](http://ag.alltech.com/en/blog/phasing-out-antibiotics-poultry-know-your-options)**

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## ## [The poultry producer's war room: Lessons on disease preparedness](http://ag.alltech.com/en/blog/poultry-producer%E2%80%99s-war-room-lessons-disease-preparedness)

The already difficult task of protecting flocks against disease is likely to become even more challenging, but poultry producers can stay ahead of the game by being aware of and testing new management and nutritional technologies.

## **[Click here to learn how to build a defence against poultry diseases >>](http://ag.alltech.com/en/blog/poultry-producer%E2%80%99s-war-room-lessons-disease-preparedness)**