Publication: Assessment of the impact of the genetic potential of different crossbreeds on egg productivity
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2026-02-06
Authors
Ilchenko, M. O.
Shaferivskyi, B. S.
Ільченко, Марія Олександрівна
Шаферівський, Богдан Сергійович
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NUBiP of Ukraine, Kyiv
Abstract
This paper presents the results of an analysis of prospects for the further development of poultry farms, taking into account the existing potential and challenges of the modern poultry industry. Productivity indicators of the Lohmann crossbreeds were studied at “Poltava Poultry Farm” PJSC. The productivity of laying hens and the efficiency of using two lines – Lohmann LSL Light and Lohmann Brown – were assessed.
During the laying period, Lohmann Brown hens demonstrated high adaptive capacity and stable productivity. Although Lohmann LSL Light hens adapted well to intensive housing systems, their survival rate was 2% lower than that of Lohmann Brown birds. At the same time, Lohmann LSL Light hens reached peak egg production more rapidly (91.4%) and maintained high productivity throughout the production cycle. By the end of the productive period, egg production in this cross remained at 69.1%, which was 3.6% higher than in Lohmann Brown hens.
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poultry, feed costs, production costs
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Ilchenko M. O., Shaferivskyi B. S. Assessment of the impact of the genetic potential of different crossbreeds on egg productivity. Animal science: «One health in practice: animal welfare, management, and food safety» – К.: NUBiP of Ukraine, 2026. P. 27.