Germany concerned about antibiotic levels in poultry sector The German Federal Government has expressed concerns about levels of antibiotics in poultry following the...
Research project offers SMART Broiler funding Global restaurant chain McDonald’s has joined forces with the a Foundation for a Food and Agriculture to launch...
Europe: Plan for promoting poultry meat to be launched The European poultry organisation AVEC is in de process of raising funds for a €5.5m campaign promoting EU...
On demand, webinar Going for no antibiotics ever Last week Poultry World hosted a very interesting webinar on the subject of ‘Going for no antibiotics ever’ in...
Focusing on welfare by selecting for good feather cover Poultry farmers can focus on welfare by selecting birds with good feather cover, according to geneticist Teun...
Today: Webinar on going for no antibiotics ever Join us today (27 March, 14.00h CET) during our live and interactive webinar, hosted by Poultry World with a...
Poultry World to publish special edition on nutrition Feeding the correct poultry diet is imperative for securing health and performance. Poultry diets must be...
Gene study to investigate how flu jumps species A new study will aim to identify the genes that are important in reducing infection by Influenza A virus in pigs...
UK firm pilots small-scale stunning system A UK company is trialling a new gas stunning system designed for smaller poultry producers.
Welfare policy guidelines on non-stun slaughter questioned Investors have questioned why the global Business Benchmark on Farm Animal Welfare penalises religious slaughter...
The 2nd edition of Poultry World 2019 is now online Ever wondered why a poultry processing company gets involved in a plant based egg substitute? That is what...
Italy: Cost of 2016-2017 AI outbreak New research has revealed the impact of the European outbreak of avian influenza (AI) in 2016 and 2017 on...
Probiotics as a potential control for avian intestinal... Brachyspira is a bacterium that causes a disease known as avian intestinal spirochaetosis in poultry, primarily...
Churches investing in animal welfare Churches are increasingly looking at farm animal welfare issues as part of their ongoing investments, according...
Antimicrobial resistance on the rise A new report has found antimicrobials used to treat diseases that can be transmitted between animals and humans,...
UK leading the way in animal welfare Retailers and producer groups are leading the way in driving forward positive animal welfare changes, according...
Storm in a teacup: The ionophore coccidiostats debate Ionophore coccidiostats tend to cause a stir. Some expect that they will soon cease to be feed additives, while...
Poultry sector inherently innovative As 2018 draws to a close, it’s worth reflecting on the year past, and those that went before it.
Developing nations need robust support to reduce medicine... It can seem distinctly unfair to judge developing countries’ practices when it comes to the environment or use...
ESBL-scare in the right context One of the main drivers behind the reduction of antibiotic usage in livestock is the rise of resistant bacteria...
Formaldehyde denial: Loss of a vital preventive measure The EU recently passed a denial of authorisation for formaldehyde in animal feed, but formaldehyde is a vital...
Preparing for the next flu season With the knowledge that it is always flu season somewhere, the large poultry production regions in the western...
American chicken is incompatible with European farming Chicken has long been a sticking point in Transatlantic trade negotiations. For 2 decades Europe has banned...
Avian influenza difficult to deal with Poultry producers in Europe and the US are out of the woods when it comes to the avian influenza threat from...
Approach antibiotic resistance head on Most acknowledge that an overall reduction of their use – in both human health and livestock – will reduce the...
Veterinary concerns must outweigh economic concerns According to avian influenza experts, the bird flu carrying wild widgeons should be out of the largest part of...
Commentary: Foster Farms and the US Salmonella outbreaks Chick-Cite has commented recently on the ongoing investigation of outbreaks of Salmonella Heidelberg attributed...
Veterinary drugs: health for poultry and humans Proper use of veterinary drugs is essential for optimising animal health status and improving animal...
Big pharma rediscovers the poultry industry The recent announcement that Pfizer Animal Health will purchase Embrex Inc. for over $150 million is an...
Targeting peptidoglycans for improved feed efficiency Growing birds efficiently and sustainably, that is the biggest challenge of any poultry operation. Utilising all...
Strategies for sustainable use of antibiotic Poultry meat is the most popular source of animal protein around the world, owing to its affordability. Although...
Market drives NAE trend The market for poultry meat produced with ‘No antibiotics ever’ is a self-fulfilling prophecy. Producers produce...
New protocol for creating vaccines Researchers at The Pirbright Institute have published their procedures on video for creating a vaccine that...
How UK broiler farms cut antibiotic use Broiler farmers in the UK reduced their antibiotic use by 82% between 2012 and 2017, and the sector now produces...
Impact of butyrate on gut health Although the functions of butyrate might be familiar to many, is the impact of butyrate the same in the distinct...
Pros and cons of using phages The world of health and nutrition is currently wondering how to tackle issues related to antibiotic resistance....
Antibiotic free poultry: How to feed them? A new era has begun in which the livestock farmers are moving to a production system with limited, antibiotic...
Animal friendly and sustainable The Dutch poultry processing plant 2 Sisters Storteboom has over 10 years’ experience with a very reliable and...
Exploring perch provision Welfare benefits of perches for free-range laying units are increasingly being recognised by producers,...
Heat stress in poultry: In-ovo leucine can help Heat stress poses an increasing threat for poultry production. By adding certain amino acids in-ovo, it was...
Diversity, not uniformity in waterbath stunning Research in Belgian slaughterhouses showed a large variation in slaughter and stunning practices among the...
Global Conference on AMR: Starkest health challenge Agriculture Ministers from around the world met at the 2nd Global Conference on Antimicrobial Resistance and...
Organic poultry production in the US Sustainable agriculture is a hot topic across the globe, with pressure mounting on farmers to ensure that...
Assessing the threat of AI It may have been a quiet winter for avian influenza last year, but that doesn’t mean the threat is gone. Poultry...
New approach lessens antibiotic impact A team of scientists of the German Leuphana University of Lüneburg has developed a variant of the antibiotic...
Is the fridge door the best place to keep eggs? What are the implications for eggs kept in the fridge door? Is there a better option?
Why is this egg stuck? This egg is stuck in the tray. How did this happen, what are the consequences and how can it be prevented?
Is this system working optimally? There is a capacity problem with this rod conveyor – how did this happen and what is the solution?
Are these cracks fresh or old? If you see a crack on an egg, how do you determine its age? And how can you minimise them from occurring?
How do you get feathers on eggs? Why have these eggs got feathers on them and what is the impact on grading machines?
Why is this egg belt very full? The density of eggs on the egg belt is not constant throughout the laying cycle. So how do you avoid a situation...
Why is this abnormal egg on the house floor? This egg was laid late. How can this happen? And what can be done to prevent it?
Why are there stripes on these eggs? Stripes on the egg shell can mean a couple things. These stripes are hen footprints, find out what that means...
Why is this egg covered in blood? Eggs should not have blood them. This is what you can do to prevent it.
Why are upper laying nests cramped with hens? This is the reason most hens are in the upper laying nests.
Why are eggs in front of the nest box? If eggs in front of the nest box is a frequent occurrence, what is the cause and what can you do to prevent it?
The cause of soft shells Soft or shell-less eggs are not only messy, they indicate something is wrong.
When hens can't stand properly If hens are not fully able to stand, it could have one of these causes.