ducks

Open water is essential for ducks’ natural behaviour. Due to practical concerns producers currently resort to straw, which also triggers preening and bathing behaviour. Photo: Koos Groenewold

09-12-2024 | Article

Diving into open water sources in commercial duck production

Vaccination against avian influenza will be compulsory for all commercial duck farms throughout mainland France. Photo: Hans Princes

01-08-2023 | News

France ups avian influenza support ahead of vaccination campaign

A foie gras producer in better times. Over 1,600 poultry producers were hit by avian influenza last winter, with more than 16 million animals culled. Photo: ANP

28-10-2022 | News

French foie gras producers face catastrophe

The EU produces around 90% of the world’s foie gras, with France taking the lead. Photo: Benoît Prieur

30-03-2022 | News

Production of foie gras falls for 3rd consecutive year

By using genomics, a breeder knows what the genetic makeup of a duckling is one day after hatch. Photo: Penn communicatie

01-03-2022 | Article

Accelerating the genetic selection in ducks

Taiwan’s regulations provide no definition of enriched cages for ducks (unlike for chickens) and so the new rules effectively rule out all forms of cage farming. Photo: We Animal Media / EAST

15-02-2022 | News

Taiwan bans cages for egg-laying ducks

30-08-2021 | News

Brazil plans to grow duck production

The restart of the old Donstar farms, the country s largest duck production complex, is a difficult and demanding challenge for Damate. Photo: Hans Prinsen

04-01-2021 | News

Damate restarts duck production in Russia

Ducklings that have been fed immediately after hatching, arrive at the farm in good shape. Photo: Hans Prinsen

05-11-2020 | Article

Early feeding of ducklings well founded

The first three days after arrival on the farm are crucial in duck production. Photo: Hans Prinsen

05-10-2020 | Article

Preparing for a new flock of Pekin ducks