broilers

Gert Jan Oplaat is president of AVEC, the voice of European poultry meat producers. He represents 16 national producer organisations from the EU and UK, together representing 95% of poultry production. Photos: Ton Kastermans
12:00 | Article

EU agriculture from regulation to realism: “New reality in Brussels and beyond”

Hockburn and footpad lesions at the slaughter line give an indication of the welfare of the broilers during the rearing phase. A so-called ChickenCheck Hockburn and Footpad (CLK) technology is used for automatic scoring. Photo: Ton Kastermans.
05-05 | Article

Animal welfare indicators at the broiler slaughterhouse

US broiler breeders have a 6% lower hatchability, resulting in 8.5 fewer chicks per breeder hen. Photo: Bert Jansen
14-04 | Article

Alarming drop in US hatchability of broiler breeder eggs

Photo: Alltech
11-04 | Article

Broiler production can be both sustainable and profitable

Changes in consumers’ preference for certain meat types and the impacts of the disease outbreaks significantly altered the ranking of member countries in meat production in the decade under review. Photo: Jan Willem Schouten
07-04 | Article

The dynamics of the meat industry in the ASEAN zone

A low-protein diet supplemented with essential amino acids may reduce the environmental impact of poultry farming without compromising meat production. Photo: Hans Prinsen
31-03 | Article

Advancing the development of low-protein broiler feed

In a study, ‘Effects of genetic strain, stocking density, and age on broiler behavior’, a larger percentage of slow-growing broilers were observed standing, walking and preening while more conventional broilers sat in a lateral posture. Photo: Koos Groenewold
27-03 | News

Study: Behaviour differences linked to broiler growth rates

Photo: Henk Riswick
20-03 | News

Light spectrum and intensity preferences of broilers

Planton Farms co-founder Dr Annie Rayner said dual-purpose birds are more likely to be more robust. Photo: Jan Willem van Vliet
07-03 | News

Could dual-purpose poultry improve welfare and ecological outcomes?

Positive outlook for poultry production in eastern Europe
24-02 | Article

Positive outlook for poultry production in eastern Europe