Articles by Dick Van Doorn

If 5% of broiler feed in the Netherlands alone would be replaced by insect protein, you would need up to 72 kilotons of insects. Photo: Dick van Doorn

23-05-2018 | Article

Insects could help boost the immune system

Because topics such as the environment (for example, nitrogen emissions), sustainability (reducing global warming and CO2 production) and animal welfare for the European Union and some other countries in the world is becoming more and more important, Buyse decided to start a project with broiler breeders to at least partly counteract these problems. Photo: Dick van Doorn

21-05-2018 | Article

Epigenetics for more efficient broilers

This Patio poultry house has a ground surface of 2,400 square metres with a living space for the chicks of 5,800 square metres. There are 150,000 broilers on six levels. Photo: Dick van Doorn

23-04-2018 | Article

‘Feed conversion 1.00 is the future’

Photo: Mirian Hendriks

09-04-2018 | Article

Breeding a healthier hen is possible

Photo: Dick van Doorn

18-12-2017 | Article

Recognised amongst the world’s best

Three of the best Ugandan poultry farmers were present at the event. Second from the right is Anzoa Clara Aya of Aya Mixed farm in Uganda. Photos: Dick van Doorn

20-11-2017 | Article

East-African poultry sector matures

The main challenge when restricting the use of antibiotics and banning the use of AGP s, is how to deal with the fact that the animal becomes more vulnerable to certain diseases. Photo: Dick van Doorn

08-11-2017 | Article

Effective natural alternatives to antibiotics

Very important according to Dr Wahlstrom is the difference between inorganic and complexed minerals. Zinc bound to amino acids is better absorbed in the small intestine. Photo: Dick van Doorn

19-06-2017 | Article

Activating the immune system can come at an expense

Vaccine atomisation promising for influenza immunisation. Photo: Marco Vellinga

06-03-2017 | Article

Vaccine atomisation promising for influenza immunisation

One of the German broiler farmers who participated in the research field trials is Andreas Moorkamp (46) from Gehlenberg, Germany. He has a total of 200,000 broilers. Photo: Dick van Doorn

14-12-2016 | Article

Natural coccidiosis prevention concept

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Dick Van Doorn Freelance Journalist