broilers

A recent study marked the first application odd DNA metabarcoding to elucidate the dietary composition of pasture-raised broilers. Photo: Canva
30-05 | News

How DNA metabarcoding insights can support the poultry sector

Marine ingredients in the form of fishmeal are considered among the most nutrient-rich feed options for young terrestrial animals, like chicks. Photo: Canva
15-05 | News

A sustainable marine protein alternative to fishmeal in broiler diets

Pre-slaughter broiler injuries in the Netherlands a cause for concern
14-05 | Article

Pre-slaughter broiler injuries in the Netherlands a cause for concern

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
12-05 | 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