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 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 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 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 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 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 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 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 Study validates ultra-wideband tracking system for monitoring group-housed chicken activity levels.
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.
Organic livestock rule withdrawal court challenge advances Court confirms USDA caused organic industry harm by withdrawing organic livestock rules.
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.
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
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.
New poultry learning center showcases animal care 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 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 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 Next steps will be to test customized probiotics on poultry farms.
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.
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.