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

With many companies adopting a ‘no antibiotic ever’ strategy, identifying biological indicators, such as a specific class of volatile organic compounds (VOC) during Necrotic Enteritis development may help initiate prompt disease control measures. Photo: Lex Salverda

15-09 | News

Identification of early indications of Necrotic Enteritis in broilers

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

Column: Balanced judgment needed in the poultry sector

29-08 | News

Column: Balanced judgment needed in the poultry sector

“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

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

The inclusion of Milk Fat Globule Membrane in broiler diets had a positive effect on health and performance.

26-07 | Article

Novel dietary fat source for broiler chicks

VIV Nanjing will focus on business networking, innovations, new and existing policies, equipment and technologies. Photo: VIV

18-07 | News

Poultry sector anticipates upcoming VIV Nanjing 2023 in China

The High Court ruled that it is the farmers’ responsibility to provide environments that do not cause detriment to chickens. Photo: Koos Groenewold

21-06 | News

High Court challenged on ruling on ‘Frankenstein’ chickens