Broilers

In some studies feed intake and growth performance improved under blue or green lights provided at high rather than low intensity. Photo: Jan Willem Schouten

19-09 | Article

Lighting regime for broilers makes all the difference

Researchers found significant differences in the microbial diversity in samples analysed from backyard and commercial poultry systems. Photo: Canva

05-09 | News

Microbial diversity across poultry systems under the microscope

“Within AVEC we have written a so-called ‘sustainability charter’ that will be implemented in the coming years,” said Oplaat. Photo: Ton Kastermans

25-08 | Interview

‘Bright future for EU broiler production’

When an ECC broiler is compared with a conventional broiler total costs after slaughter increase on average by 28 cents per kg carcass weight. This is an increase of 18%, ranging from 25 cents (15%) in France to 32 cents (19%) in the Netherlands. Photo: Ronald Hissink

15-08 | Article

Economics of slow-growing broilers

If not managed, selection for increased growth rate and appetite can result in excessive body weight which interferes with natural mating in broiler breeders. Photo: Henk Riswick

11-08 | Article

Genetic selection of poultry needs constant attention

The use of newly-harvested corn in poultry diets has been reported to cause wet droppings and increased feed costs Photo: Canva

01-08 | Article

Alleviating diarrhoea in broilers fed newly-harvested corn diets

James Bentley, Hubbard technical director, says that breed choice and efficiency were critical for reducing the global warming potential for slower-growing birds. Photo: Diederik van der Lane

27-07 | News

Ways that slower-grown poultry might cut CO2 emissions

Photo: Company Webcast

10-07 | News

On-demand: Webinar on meat quality