Articles by Ruud Peys

Ever more conventional poultry in France are benefitting from natural light. Photo: Pluimveehouderij Redacteur
13-05 | News

Good animal welfare and environmental score for French poultry producers

In 2023, France became the world's first larger poultry producer to launch a nationwide vaccine campaign against highly pathogenic avian influenza. Photo: Canva
28-04 | News

French state pays less for AI vaccination, poultry sector angry

Photo: Canva
21-03 | News

Chicken becomes the most popular meat in France

In-ovo sexing of eggs has been mandatory since 2023 in France. Photo: Canva
28-02 | News

In-ovo sexing cost dispute escalates in France

So far, disease approach has often been relatively ad hoc in France. Photo: Hans Prinsen
14-02 | News

France calls for one plan against livestock diseases

For many years now, the European Transport Regulation forbids catching chickens by the legs. Photo: Ton Kastermans
09-01 | News

Flemish protest against catching chickens by the legs

Bird flu was detected at a layer farm in the Netherlands. Photo: Bert Jansen
18-11-2024 | News

Avian influenza rears its head all over Europe

Salmonella scare – France recalls 3 million eggs
28-10-2024 | News

Salmonella scare – France recalls 3 million eggs

Kipster, launched in 2017, has become a bright beacon for sustainable future-proof agriculture. Photo: Bert Jansen
24-10-2024 | News

Climate-neutral eggs now on sale in Belgium

Over the last few months, some 50 million ducks in France have been vaccinated. Photo: Canva
26-08-2024 | News

France begins new avian influenza vaccination round

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Ruud Peys International journalist