Russian poultry farmers want more leeway on coccidiostats Russian poultry producers have appealed to the Russian sanitary watchdog Rospotrebnadzor to withdraw unjustified...
How to ensure the right climate at startup? The climate outside the broiler house determines what the house looks like and what facilities are provided, but...
Effect of transport distance and climate on broilers Researchers looked in to the effect of transport distance on commercial broiler chickens at distances of 15 km...
Birds culled as UK forced to close plants due to Covid-19 In the past weeks, 100,000+ birds on 2 UK farms were culled due to closures of processing plants because of...
Even low levels of mycotoxins impact bird performance New research has shown that even low levels of mycotoxins found in animal feed have a direct negative impact on...
Egg sector and welfare groups join in opposing low standards Egg industry leaders and animal welfare groups have joined forces to criticise the UK Government for failing to...
Poland’s poultry sector suffers because of the Covid-19 Europe’s largest broiler meat producer, Poland could see its poultry industry collapsing because of the Covid-19...
Calls for factory closure after worker dies from Covid-19 Calls have been made for a poultry processing factory in Northern Ireland to be temporarily closed down after a...
EU poultry production set to rise but faces challenges Poultry production in the EU is expected to grow, albeit at a moderate pace, this year. The European Commission...
Thailand to boost chicken exports after 50% fall in domestic Thailand is aiming to boost chicken meat exports by 10% this year following a 50% slump in domestic consumption...
Danish poultry producer to phase out fast-growing broilers One of Scandinavia’s leading poultry producers is to move to a slower growing broiler breed in a move that...
Ukrainian government demands domestic stability The Ukrainian Anti-monopoly Committee has issued a fervent plea to poultry producer MHP, stressing that the...
Morocco opens its markets to Brazilian poultry genetics Morocco´s National Office for Food Sanitary Safety (ONSSA) has authorised imports of one-day chicks and...
Russia tests new domestic crossbreed Russian breeding farm Smena begun testing a new domestic poultry crossbreed named Smena-9. The test is done at 2...
Organisations support poultry sector in the face of Covid-19 Global poultry and egg organisations are attempting to support their sectors in the face of rapidly changing...
Black soldier fly larvae oil as a fat source in broilers A study conducted with Konkuk University in Seoul, South Korea, set out to determine if black soldier fly larvae...
The importance of flock uniformity Flock uniformity is becoming an increasingly important driver for farmers and processors alike. However, until...
Slow-growing birds are fast becoming mainstream In June KFC signed up to the Better Chicken Commitment in Europe. It marks a major change for the fast food...
Innovative farming everywhere you look Journalists are normally terrible cynics. And for those who report on agricultural affairs, the notion that 9...
How free is free range? Recently Pete Bedwell, the editor from the Australian magazine Poultry Digest, told me how Australians are...
Valine for Broilers The value of valine as a limiting amino acid in young animals has been well addressed. This has been repeatedly...
Cracked maize for broilers There are several research reports regarding feeding whole wheat to broilers, and indeed this concept is being...
Salmonella control in feed I have just finished reading a comprehensive review on practical control measures against Salmonella in animal...
Broiler Prestarters This is certainly not a new theme, but it keeps coming up in discussions about practical feed management at the...
Additives that actually work? Let's talk about additives for broilers - additives that bring a substantial return on investment. I was...
"Masked Mycotoxins": What Do We Know? I have had the opportunity to write several blogs on the topic of mycotoxins for World Poultry. So, why am I...
Fly out The popularity of poultry meat is growing in almost every country around the world. Various polls tell us that...
Don't forget eggs! Forgotten? Forget it, when eating more eggs the chance of forgetting something diminishes. That can be concluded...
Slow growth taste How easy can a reader been misled? Very easy, I would say. When writing an article it is the duty of a writer to...
Smaller chickens The financial crisis has an effect on the poultry market too. Nobody expected that it would not. Sales are down...
Probiotics in the poultry industry? Phasing out antibiotic growth promoters (AGP) from poultry diets in Europe and recent moves toward reduction or...
Fast growth and high breast yield linked to poor welfare Bird welfare is compromised when broilers are grown faster for higher breast meat yields
Welfare label ensures a premium for meat and eggs A group of poultry farmers in the French department of Sarthe focuses on animal welfare. The word ‘Liberté’...
Farm report: Producing broilers under quota regulations Giving broilers a good start in their first 10 days of life is one of the main goals of Prinzen Poultry Farm,...
US/UK antibiotic use in poultry examined Antibiotic use in turkeys in the United States is about 9 times as high as the use in UK birds, while US...
Study compares 4 Dutch broiler production systems Animal welfare gets a lot of attention in the Netherlands, and for broiler chickens; stocking density and...
Broccoli: Antimicrobial and antioxidant benefits in broilers The feed industry is constantly seeking sustainable alternatives to antibiotics. Broccoli residues have valuable...
Controlling Sudden Death Syndrome via feed strategies Sudden Death Syndrome (SDS) is a problem that has been observed in many countries where other major poultry...
VIR Check helps to lower viral pressure in poultry houses A new test enables broiler farmers to measure the results of the cleaning and disinfection of their poultry...
Tackling Campylobacter jejuni is difficult Belgian research looked into the possibility of in ovo vaccination of broilers against Campylobacter jejuni...
Farm report SA: Freedom and good feed ensure healthy birds Producing a free-range chicken under the best conditions with plenty of food and freedom ensures a healthy bird...
Brazil: Dutch settlers adapting to new poultry opportunities The Zegeren farm in Holambra, Brazil, is a 3rd-generation operation. At the heart of the farm there is a 24,000...
Swiss consumer preferences boost domestic poultry production According to a recent survey by the Federal Office of Agriculture, consumers in Switzerland have a clear...
Maintaining water quality vital for flock performance Water is often the forgotten nutrient but plays a very important role in unlocking genetic potential. Water...
Australia’s changing landscape of protein production Animal agriculture is under increased scrutiny due to perceptions about the health, environmental and welfare...
Interview Aviagen LATAM: Seize opportunities With new grandparent stock farms and a hatchery in Brazil, along with the recent purchase of a controlling...
South Africa launches poultry masterplan South Africa is competitive in the global poultry industry and produces chicken at the 6th lowest price per kilo...
This is why broilers have hock burns Check your usage of ammonia, in combination with poor quality litter.
Why fresh water is important The risk of health problems can increase when the water contains too many bacteria.
How to check ventilation openings The risk of health problems can increase when the ventilation in the housing isn't working properly, resulting...
When do broilers suffer from heat stress? The risk of health problems can increase when the temperate becomes too high, resulting in heat stress.
Video: WP joins the Dutch Excellence Field Trip On Monday May 19th, 2014, World Poultry joined poultry specialists from all-over the world for a tour...
PHOTO REPORT: Agrame in the heart of the Middle East Like in many countries in the Middle East, poultry production is also substantial in the United Arab Emirates...
Spanlift revolutionises poultry buildings Spanlift Broiler Buildings in Australia is specialised in a specific way of constructing poultry sheds. A...
Growing broilers in a comfort colony system It seems contradictory to current trends: keeping birds in cages, rather than on the floor. Or said in a...
Ceva Poultry Vector Vaccine Symposium Ceva Animal Health held its first Vector Vaccine on October 6-8 in San Diego, California (USA). The symposium...