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
![Inulin supplement provides antibiotic alternative, supports broiler meat quality](/temp/resize/75x75/upload/news/02-2020/cd020fd1-5e40dae1425cc56c51e30684.jpg)
Supplemental inulin can replace antibiotic use for growth promotion in broilers without altering the physiochemical properties of the meat produced, researchers
![US poultry producers regain market access to China](/temp/resize/75x75/upload/news/01-2020/35913622-5e20086f425cc54f458bb8ee.jpg)
China is reopening its import market to US poultry and poultry products following a hiatus in such importation lasting several years.
![Nutrient sparing enzyme based monogastric concept touted as sustainable and cost effective](/temp/resize/75x75/upload/news/01-2020/c0607dc3-5e1eb493425cc58d5263a1d0.jpg)
AB Vista says its recently developed, enzyme-based concept, Maximum Matrix Nutrition (MMN), can reduce the carbon footprint of feed.
![Poultry processing equipment may harbor persistent salmonella](/temp/resize/75x75/upload/news/01-2020/daf56a18-5e16da91425cc5162ac16dd7.jpg)
Stringent environmental sampling plans and appropriate follow-up actions may help eliminate persistent salmonella strains from second unit processing equipment.
![Impact of lowering the protein content in feed for broilers](/temp/resize/75x75/upload/news/01-2020/72a55e3a-5e12ed45425cc56719f2801e.jpg)
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
![Precision nutrition boosts environmental sustainability of poultry production](/temp/resize/75x75/upload/news/01-2020/9e6d250c-5e0ee3ea425cc521132ca1c4.jpg)
Applying a precision feeding system to broiler breeder flocks or poultry production limits greenhouse gas emissions and may provide producers a way to reduce
![The implications of breeder diets on the progeny](/temp/resize/75x75/upload/news/12-2019/a05a839e-5e09a935425cc5ca6557025b.jpg)
The situation is further exacerbated by increasing restrictions on antibiotic growth promoters used to make birds resilient to intensive production processes.
![Activity level of broilers decreases as birds age](/temp/resize/75x75/upload/news/12-2019/1a66bbb4-5e09a7c7425cc5526557025b.jpg)
Study validates ultra-wideband tracking system for monitoring group-housed chicken activity levels.
![Crossbred breeding value accuracy depends on genetic correlations](/temp/resize/75x75/upload/news/12-2019/8010295d-5dfb2a11425cc5e947366eda.jpg)
Accuracy of breeding value estimates may be higher using crossbred instead of purebred data, especially when genetic correlation is low.
![Organic livestock rule withdrawal court challenge advances](/temp/resize/75x75/upload/news/12-2019/e95f802c-5df99826425cc53c223aa640.jpg)
Court confirms USDA caused organic industry harm by withdrawing organic livestock rules.
![Organic industry sues over USDA withdrawal of livestock standards](/temp/resize/75x75/upload/news/12-2019/2614b443-5df99784425cc5cc223aa640.jpg)
Court challenge seeks to immediately vacate USDA’s rescission and allow law to go into effect.
![Poultry, egg conference covers animal welfare, sustainability trends](/temp/resize/75x75/upload/news/12-2019/d43d8255-5df73687425cc5d15eacb546.jpg)
Farmers, integrators, processors, allied industry, brands, retail, foodservice, nonprofits and civil society gather to discuss animal welfare and sustainability
![Organic manganese additives may improve shell strength, layer performance](/temp/resize/75x75/upload/news/12-2019/079e7dc9-5df33c16425cc5e12a742b3a.jpg)
Laying hens may display improved production and stronger eggs when levels of amino acid-complexed manganese are added to feeds, say researchers.
![New poultry learning center showcases animal care](/temp/resize/75x75/upload/news/12-2019/22febaea-5df33be9425cc52830742b3b.jpg)
Center includes large viewing room that allows guests to observe birds undisturbed in their environment.
![From cloth to feed, cotton may have a new role for fish and poultry](/temp/resize/75x75/upload/news/12-2019/051b7d52-5df20b70425cc5ea4e5e17e7.jpg)
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
![β-mannanase feed additive may boost broiler microbiota diversity](/temp/resize/75x75/upload/news/12-2019/815e9a40-5def15a7425cc5e215632bd4.jpg)
β-mannanase supplementation in feed may increase the diversity of birds’ microbiota, and, following a disease challenge, support broiler’s intestinal health
![Customized probiotics for turkeys may be effective antibiotic alternative](/temp/resize/75x75/upload/news/11-2019/6b7daca0-5de0d888425cc536026faf5b.jpg)
Next steps will be to test customized probiotics on poultry farms.
![Can valine supplementation retain growth performance in birds on low protein diets?](/temp/resize/75x75/upload/news/11-2019/adc8f180-5ddf8364425cc548567c4307.jpg)
Valine reduced the impact of the lower CP diets through its beneficial effect on protein accretion and intestinal morphology, they said.
![Brain research to test embryonic stress, hunger in poultry](/temp/resize/75x75/upload/news/11-2019/fe35b4d0-5dcbb989425cc55a591e4cf3.jpg)
Scientists to examine how stress experiences affect development of brain processes linked to appetite in birds.