Bangladesh: Poultry farming to benefit from grant Poultry farmers in Bangladesh are to benefit from a slice of a $110m Sustainable Energy Project provided by the...
More to feed’s physical quality than pellet durability Delegates attending this year’s Northern Broiler Conference had to brave heavy snow, but were rewarded with a...
Door opening in the EU for insect protein for poultry Hopes are rising that the European Commission will next year give the green light for insect proteins to be used...
Turkey feeding time can boost growth rates Egyptian research has found that feeding turkeys mainly or totally in the afternoon can be used as a good...
Review: Risk posed by processed animal protein in feed Investigations are to take place into the BSE risk posed by processed animal protein (PAP) in feed.
Healthy microbiome supports antibiotic-free production Globally, it is recognised that there is no so-called “silver bullet” to replace antibiotic use in animal...
EFSA panel deems vitamin B2 additive safe Following a request from the European Commission, the Panel on Additives and Products or Substances used in...
Potential for duckweed in broiler feed Duckweed as a potential source of protein for broilers was the subject of a study by the University of Jordan,...
Hostazym X registration extended to poultry The EU registration of Huvepharma’s NSP enzyme Hostazym X (Reg number 4a1614) is renewed, and now extended to...
Key factors for liquid additives In the feed industry, the usage of liquid additives is as frequent as powders. Sometimes, the same precautions...
EFSA opinion on the safety and efficacy of zinc compounds Following a request from the European Commission, the EFSA Panel on Additives and Products or Substances used in...
Alltech meeting identifies various new agri issues Six new agricultural production issues were identified after a meeting in China with top agribusiness companies,...
EFSA confirms efficacy of feed additive from Novus EFSA have concluded that Cibenza EP150 is safe to use on target animals. The feed additive is produced by animal...
Cargill completes $12.5 mln expansion of premix plant Cargill has announced that it has completed a USD$12.5 million expansion of its premix facility in...
Distilled brewers grains in poultry diet to cut costs Research being conducted by a final year Harper Adams agriculture student is investigating the potential of an...
Anitox updates IPPE visitors on pathogen control At its breakfast meeting on the first day of IPPE in Atlanta, Georgia, Anitox focused on pathogen control and...
Challenges of the poultry industry In spite of substantial qualitative and quantitative advancements in different sectors of the poultry industry,...
The future of poultry nutrition Although the majority of presentations at the scientific meeting at the 35th North Carolina Poultry Nutrition...
The F word We all know the frequently used phrase: "from farm to fork" right? But I think we are missing another important...
Summer and heat stress High mortality, decreased feed intake, lower than expected body weight gain, poor feed efficiency, reduction in...
Organic acids in the poultry industry There is currently no single economically viable replacement to antibiotic growth promoters (AGP) available to...
Poultry Feed and Human Food? There are so many publications on quality of poultry feed and effects it may have on safety of poultry products...
Insects could help boost the immune system Food and Agricultural Organization (FAO) forecasts worldwide protein shortages by 2050 and Europe wants to be...
Mixing feed for more tailored layer rations More egg producers are switching from bought-in feed to tailored, home-mixed rations which can offer a greater...
EU must help to protect the food chain Having the job of protecting the food chain from disease is like being an air traffic controller: no one notices...
Improved feed quality from the silo Many factors affect feed quality and often there is quality loss in the silo. The feed does not always flow well...
Impact and control of pathogens on poultry Pathogens can be introduced to a poultry flock via air, pests, people, water and feed. Their prevalence and...
Understanding protein requirements Protein is a vital nutrient for poultry and all other classes of animals. In virtue of its amino acid...
Poultry feed topics discussed at EuroTier During this year’s EuroTier, several exhibition halls will provide comprehensive coverage of feed for the...
European feed industry demands room to manoeuvre The European feed industry, producing around 153 million tonnes per year, represents about 15% of the global...
Full house at upcoming IPPE in Atlanta True to tradition, from 27-29 January, 2015, Atlanta, GA, USA will again host the global poultry business. All...
Boosting performance through production and plant... Producing and slaughtering broilers are not two separate stand-alone activities. The opposite is true. Close...
'Bridging Sino-Dutch business' The vast size of China and it's enormous hunger for food makes it a country with great potential for agrifood...
A chicken is the tip of the iceberg This morning, I heard a news item on the radio about Italian adventurer Alex Bellini, who announced that he will...
Responsible disposal of hatchery waste Apart from lively and vigorous chicks, a commercial hatchery also produces a considerable volume of waste....
Four ways to optimise performance To make sure animals perform well and remain healthy, a pathogen free environment in combination with a strong...
Adequate welfare for good quality and yield The various successive steps in poultry processing start from feed withdrawal at the farm to shipping of the end...
Thai Foods Group growing steadily Major companies have dominated the poultry market in Thailand in recent decades. A relatively young player is...