Broilers

Egyptians are having to count the cost of calories in their diet to make ends meet. Photo: ANP

17-03 | Article

North Africa faces poultry production crisis

EFSA says its experts assessed the husbandry systems used in the EU for broilers and layers and identified hazards to which the birds are exposed and the associated consequences for their welfare. Photo: Wirestock

09-03 | News

EFSA makes recommendations to improve broiler and hen welfare

Faster-growing breeds can reach their average slaughter weight in 35 days, which the RSPCA says contributes to various health and welfare problems. Photo: Hank Riswick

08-03 | News

RSPCA to challenge Defra over legality of fast-growing broilers

The RVC says that a major barrier to switching to slower-growing breeds is the lack of clear information on the holistic implications for UK Sustainable Agriculture, in which animal welfare plays only one important part. Photo: Hans Princes

02-03 | News

Shifting UK poultry meat towards slower-growing breeds

A poultry facility in Brazil. Photo: Daniel Azevedo

10-01 | News

Brazilian poultry export record in 2022

Feed formulation adjustments can assist broiler performance in cold weather, but this is not as powerful as providing good heat and air. Photo: Cobb

10-01 | Article

Broiler feed formulation strategies for cold weather

The opening of the inlets should always match the fan capacity and generally have a minimum opening of 5 cms (about the width of two fingers) to produce an optimal air jet. Photo: Cobb

30-12-2022 | Article

Optimising winter ventilation for broilers

The current EU animal welfare legislation is in the process of being revised. Photo: Simon Reza

09-12-2022 | News

Calls for stronger poultry welfare rules across Europe

Automatic scales in the house will collect a representative daily dry bodyweight, help to track weight gain and determine whether the average bodyweight is on target. Photo: Cobb

08-12-2022 | News

Achieving consistent breeder performance