Feather meal and its nutritional impact
Modern broiler processing plants process huge amounts of birds, with a large tonnage of feathers, offal, trims, blood, etcetera
Link between eggshell colour and disease resistance In addition, selection for this immune characteristic has minimal negative consequences on production, but surprisingly might have an effect on eggshell colour.
Fit and well-proportioned broiler breeders In breeders, achieving the recommended weekly body weight gain is the basis for good laying performance. But it is the right body composition
Poultry Summit discusses antibiotic challenges Antibiotic reduction can be achieved by using different data in breeding, hygiene in the feed mill and awareness about the level of biosecurity at the farm
New research uncovers poultry resistant to AI Some chickens are almost completely resistant to a serious strain of avian influenza, new research has shown.
Chickens can provide a nice boost to income The future for the poultry industry in South Africa is very positive with poultrymeat consumption set to increase by 38% by 2024
Staff and visitors letting down biosecurity on EU broiler farms Better education of broiler farmers and their staff would help improve overall biosecurity on broiler farms in Europe, according to a comprehensive new study
Review: Risk posed by processed animal protein in feed Investigations are to take place into the BSE risk posed by processed animal protein (PAP) in feed.
Technology will revolutionise welfare and performance Technology is one way in which welfare goals will be met while the efficiency of poultry is maintained. Poultry World reports from the world’s biggest
New water-based red mite treatment ‘99%’ effective The cost of red mite to poultry producers in Europe is estimated at €360 million each year, with the pest increasing bird stress, decreasing weight gain
The battle against red mites Poultry farmers who feel alone in their battle against red mite populations in their poultry houses might have one small consolation: nearly every poultry
Reduce woody breast and white striping with dietary approach Recent findings indicate that altering broiler chicken diets can help mitigate the severity of woody breast and white striping, 2 poultry meat quality issues
Laying hen behaviour: Artificial vs natural ammonia Laying hens spend less time foraging and were slower to begin to forage in ammoniated environments compared to being out in the fresh air.
Clever marketing can lift your egg price If a customer picks up a product they are more likely to buy it. Ice cream tastes more eggy if the sound of chickens clucking is played while people eat it
10 important days in the life of a broiler Why does an efficient starter diet during the first 10 days make a difference to broiler performance throughout the production lifecycle?
Innovative farming everywhere you look Journalists are normally terrible cynics. And for those who report on agricultural affairs, the notion that 9 billion people will need feeding by the year 2050
Eggs play vital role in breakthrough disease research Japanese scientists have genetically engineered hens whose eggs contain drugs that can fight serious diseases, including cancer and multiple sclerosis
Natural alternative to treating eggs with formaldehyde Concern about the ongoing use of the chemical formaldehyde to eliminate germs in hatching eggs has led Austrian scientists to develop a natural alternative.
Impact of egg sweating on Salmonella penetration Salmonella enteritidis prevalence in eggs is a major concern to the egg industry. Impact of egg sweating on Salmonella penetration
Why use a starter feed from the day the chicks hatch? Chicks grow and develop at an incredible rate during the first week of hatching. With just 34-42 days from the beginning to end of the broiler production cycle