Gene editing could upend the future of factory farming — for better or worse

Gene editing in relation to current farming systems is interesting because there are ways in which it might alleviate suffering

Tuesday. March 29th, 2022
Inulin supplement provides antibiotic alternative, supports broiler meat quality Inulin supplement provides antibiotic alternative, supports broiler meat quality

Supplemental inulin can replace antibiotic use for growth promotion in broilers without altering the physiochemical properties of the meat produced, researchers

Monday. February 10th, 2020
US poultry producers regain market access to China US poultry producers regain market access to China

China is reopening its import market to US poultry and poultry products following a hiatus in such importation lasting several years.

Thursday. January 16th, 2020
Nutrient sparing enzyme based monogastric concept touted as sustainable and cost effective Nutrient sparing enzyme based monogastric concept touted as sustainable and cost effective

AB Vista says its recently developed, enzyme-based concept, Maximum Matrix Nutrition (MMN), can reduce the carbon footprint of feed.

Wednesday. January 15th, 2020
Poultry processing equipment may harbor persistent salmonella Poultry processing equipment may harbor persistent salmonella

Stringent environmental sampling plans and appropriate follow-up actions may help eliminate persistent salmonella strains from second unit processing equipment.

Thursday. January 9th, 2020
Impact of lowering the protein content in feed for broilers Impact of lowering the protein content in feed for broilers

A broiler study showed that a 22–23 g/kg reduction in the crude protein (CP) content of grower and finisher diets, with adequate supplementation of essential

Monday. January 6th, 2020
Precision nutrition boosts environmental sustainability of poultry production Precision nutrition boosts environmental sustainability of poultry production

Applying a precision feeding system to broiler breeder flocks or poultry production limits greenhouse gas emissions and may provide producers a way to reduce

Friday. January 3rd, 2020
The implications of breeder diets on the progeny The implications of breeder diets on the progeny

The situation is further exacerbated by increasing restrictions on antibiotic growth promoters used to make birds resilient to intensive production processes.

Monday. December 30th, 2019
Activity level of broilers decreases as birds age Activity level of broilers decreases as birds age

Study validates ultra-wideband tracking system for monitoring group-housed chicken activity levels.

Monday. December 30th, 2019
Crossbred breeding value accuracy depends on genetic correlations Crossbred breeding value accuracy depends on genetic correlations

Accuracy of breeding value estimates may be higher using crossbred instead of purebred data, especially when genetic correlation is low.

Thursday. December 19th, 2019
Organic livestock rule withdrawal court challenge advances Organic livestock rule withdrawal court challenge advances

Court confirms USDA caused organic industry harm by withdrawing organic livestock rules.

Wednesday. December 18th, 2019
Organic industry sues over USDA withdrawal of livestock standards Organic industry sues over USDA withdrawal of livestock standards

Court challenge seeks to immediately vacate USDA’s rescission and allow law to go into effect.

Wednesday. December 18th, 2019
Poultry, egg conference covers animal welfare, sustainability trends Poultry, egg conference covers animal welfare, sustainability trends

Farmers, integrators, processors, allied industry, brands, retail, foodservice, nonprofits and civil society gather to discuss animal welfare and sustainability

Monday. December 16th, 2019
Organic manganese additives may improve shell strength, layer performance Organic manganese additives may improve shell strength, layer performance

Laying hens may display improved production and stronger eggs when levels of amino acid-complexed manganese are added to feeds, say researchers.

Friday. December 13th, 2019
New poultry learning center showcases animal care New poultry learning center showcases animal care

Center includes large viewing room that allows guests to observe birds undisturbed in their environment.

Friday. December 13th, 2019
From cloth to feed, cotton may have a new role for fish and poultry From cloth to feed, cotton may have a new role for fish and poultry

Work focused on removing a toxic element in cottonseed, coupled with US regulatory approval, may expand the use of that ingredient beyond cattle diets to feed

Thursday. December 12th, 2019
β-mannanase feed additive may boost broiler microbiota diversity β-mannanase feed additive may boost broiler microbiota diversity

β-mannanase supplementation in feed may increase the diversity of birds’ microbiota, and, following a disease challenge, support broiler’s intestinal health

Tuesday. December 10th, 2019
Customized probiotics for turkeys may be effective antibiotic alternative Customized probiotics for turkeys may be effective antibiotic alternative

Next steps will be to test customized probiotics on poultry farms.

Friday. November 29th, 2019
Can valine supplementation retain growth performance in birds on low protein diets? Can valine supplementation retain growth performance in birds on low protein diets?

Valine reduced the impact of the lower CP diets through its beneficial effect on protein accretion and intestinal morphology, they said.

Thursday. November 28th, 2019
Brain research to test embryonic stress, hunger in poultry Brain research to test embryonic stress, hunger in poultry

Scientists to examine how stress experiences affect development of brain processes linked to appetite in birds.

Wednesday. November 13th, 2019
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