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By using genomics, a breeder knows what the genetic makeup of a duckling is one day after hatch. Photo: Penn communicatie

01-03-2022 | Article

Accelerating the genetic selection in ducks

It is said that the turkey is reclaiming its rightful place in the Russian market. Photo: Marcel van Hoorn

16-02-2022 | News

Russian turkey industry gets closer to world leaders in 2021: Corrected

Taiwan’s regulations provide no definition of enriched cages for ducks (unlike for chickens) and so the new rules effectively rule out all forms of cage farming. Photo: We Animal Media / EAST

15-02-2022 | News

Taiwan bans cages for egg-laying ducks

Native breed turkeys have stronger leg bones and more tender breast meat than their commercial counterparts. Photo: Jan Willem Schouten

15-12-2020 | News

Native breed turkeys more tender, have stronger leg bones

Officials confirmed the H5N8 strain of avian influenza was found at a turkey fattening farm in the UK. Photo: Henk Riswick

01-12-2020 | News

Thousands of turkeys culled as bird flu strikes again

Growing problems with antibiotic resistance and increasing pressure from the general public have led to regulations which prohibit the use of growth promoters or antibiotics in turkeys. Photo: Marcel van Hoorn

22-10-2020 | Article

Functional oils as alternative growth promoters in turkeys

The first three days after arrival on the farm are crucial in duck production. Photo: Hans Prinsen

05-10-2020 | Article

Preparing for a new flock of Pekin ducks

Just 1 duck can eat over 200 locusts a day. Photo: Dighini

29-06-2020 | News

Ducks to combat locust plague in Pakistan

Ducks are an ideal natural pest control and marketing tool. Photo: Vergenoegd

01-04-2020 | News

Ducks on the front line of eco-friendly pest control

Photo: Bert Jansen

17-06-2019 | Article

Transporting turkeys in challenging conditions