Link antibiotics and internal bacteria researched Levels of antibiotic resistance in the intestinal tracts of broilers and pigs are linked to antibiotic usage,...
IEC - global database of animal welfare legislation launched The International Egg Commission (IEC) has launched a global database of animal welfare legislation.
European birds heading back outside European countries are beginning to allow birds outdoors as the threat from avian influenza continues to recede.
Contaminated poultry spreads superbug to humans A new study offers compelling evidence that a novel form of the dangerous superbug Methicillin-Resistant...
Project to prevent erysipelas in organic poultry Danish scientists have announced a new project that aims to provide novel information that will enable...
Seminar: Feeding young broilers A free seminar at Victam Asia will delve into the importance of feeding the young broiler chicken.
Antibiotic use affects resistant bacteria in soil The use of animal manure increases the antibiotic-resistant genes in soil content. This is reported in an...
Business Update – It’s takeover and merger season The last weeks of 2015 and the beginning of 2016 showed an interesting activity with many agribusiness companies...
Less ag income for EU farmers in 2015 According to first estimates, real agricultural income in the European Union (EU) has fallen by 6.0% in 2015...
UK poultry sector refutes negative antibiotic claims Poultry industry leaders in the UK claimed this week that they are leading the way in cutting antibiotics use in...
Broiler transport study aims for stress-free last ride Researchers from Aarhus University in Denmark are collaborating with the poultry industry to develop a gentler...
International Poultry Council marks its 10th anniversary The International Poultry Council, the first global association dedicated to improving dialogue and cooperation...
Parasite control can reduce hen mortality A recent PhD study has investigated animal welfare in organic egg production and found an association between...
Aviagen EPI invests in HatchTech’s unique Chick Storage Room Following the installation of the Chick Storage Room in both breeder as well as commercial hatcheries for Lohman...
Hamlet Protein announces two new appointments In a continued effort to increase Hamlet Protein’s commercial and technical knowledge and to further support the...
HKScan restructures poultry production set-up in Denmark HKScan Group, a Nordic meat company has announced plans to restructure its poultry production capacity in...
Evaluation of the Danish footpad lesion surveillance Footpad dermatitis or foot pad lesions, is a well-recognised multifactorial syndrome of welfare concern in...
Fermented protein to reduce antibiotics in poultry A Danish company that researches and produces alternative proteins for poultry and pigs has come up with a...
Reducing broiler leg problems with heat Can increased incubation temperatures help reduce the occurrence of leg problems in broilers? This is what the...
Estonia: Reliance on poultry imports Although Estonian poultry meat production is on the rise, domestic supplies do not cover growing domestic...
Dutch quality ducks The Dutch duck farmer Erik Staal spends a lot of time making sure his animals are of high quality and uniform....
Reviewing 50 years in the egg industry The International Egg Commission (IEC) is a unique organisation that is keeping track of worldwide egg...
Optimum Vita: the new road for poultry success Hatching and growing on one location. That is the idea behind Optimum Vita, the broiler business of Klaas Knol...
Reducing Campylobacter in poultry Food borne diseases are receiving high priority in human nutrition. Campylobacter is a major cause of such a...
CAHE makes play to be one of the world’s major shows May is going to be a very busy month for the global livestock industry. While Europe and North America prepare...
Danish broiler sector offers opportunities and problems True animal welfare, no use of antibiotics, no foot pad dermatitis. The Danish broiler industry is seen as a...
Nutritional interventions can prevent pododermititis Pododermititis or foot pad lesions is one of the main indicators of welfare status in broilers. Wet litter due...
Danish broiler sector offers opportunities and problems True animal welfare, no use of antibiotics, no foot pad dermatitis. The Danish broiler industry is seen as a...
"Livestock farmers need support instead of being penalised" Agriculture is of great importance for France. Especially as livestock farmers have successfully met many...
Nutritional interventions can prevent pododermititis Pododermititis or foot pad lesions is one of the main indicators of welfare status in broilers. Wet litter due...
Integrated approach leads to less Campylobacter Interventions in indoor broiler production can reduce the occurrence of Campylobacter in flocks and meat and...
European processors aim for a sustainable future European poultry processors gathered together last September in Copenhagen, Denmark for their annual assembly....
VIV Asia 2015 through the lens - UPDATED More booths, more surface, more exhibitors and more visitors. The biennial animal husbandry trade show VIV Asia...