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Higher welfare poultry production systems: a long-term outlook

31-05 | Article

Higher welfare poultry production systems: a long-term outlook

Compared to meat, the share of traded table eggs in egg production was very low. Photo Herbert Wiggerman

30-05 | Article

A decade of immense growth in global egg production

Using less “crude protein” together with phytase and protease enzymes give us options in increasing environmentally-acceptable manure application rates and potential for reducing ammonia release. Photo: Koos Groenewold

30-05 | Article

Impact of layer diet formulation on manure composition

Investing in renewable energy sources can make farms and nations less dependent on imported energy sources.

29-05 | Article

EU survived immediate energy crunch, but worries remain for poultry

Photo: Lex Salverda

24-05 | Article

The bigger picture: Positive outlook for broiler production

Trace minerals are dosed in small amounts, yet they have a major impact on the animal and its performance. Photo: Dreamstime

19-05 | Article

Getting trace mineral levels right in poultry

‘Distinguish real from perceived welfare’

17-05 | Article

‘Distinguish real from perceived welfare’

Dr Jim Blessman and his family left the comforts of the US and relocated to this remote part of South Africa to help the local population. Photo: Hyline

16-05 | Article

An egg a day to combat malnutrition in South Africa

Efficient birds needs less land and water

15-05 | Article

Efficient birds needs less land and water

To reduce heat stress the first step is to increase ventilation, but ventilation alone will not be enough to prevent the harmful effect of high temperatures on the metabolic system.

12-05 | Article

Mitigating the detrimental effects of heat stress in poultry