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4 LOHMANN › MANAGEMENT GUIDE 4 Most people who are involved in commer- cial egg production, have seen manage- ment guides for different strains of layers before and may think “if you have seen one, you’ve seen them all”. Others take the con- tents more seriously and expect frequent updates to find specific data which apply to the current generation of layers and current management practices. Newcomers in the business may need more detailed explana- tions than can be presented in this compact format. We hope that each reader will find some useful information, to confirm proven man- agement practices or to stimulate improve- ments. Why should you study this management guide? INTRODUCTION In recent decades, advanced methods have significantly improved breeding quality. Due to the development of powerful electronic data processing systems, it has become pos- sible to put the theory of selection system- atically into practice – thus turning modern quantitative genetics into reality. From very early on, LOHMANN used these new statistical techniques and can therefore offer an extensive range of experience and know-how. A highly qualified team of spe- cialists g uarantees prompt utilization of the latest research results. The market’s changing demands can therefore be met quickly and effectively. TOP PERFORMANCE BY SYSTEMATIC SELECTION LOHMANN – the right partner for progressive, successful poultry management.