New EU welfare resource The European Commission will launch a reference centre for the welfare of farmed poultry in 2020.
Register now for the WMFmeetsIUPAC WMFmeetsIUPAC – the joint conference of the 11th Conference of The World Mycotoxin Forum® and the XVth IUPAC...
New FeedChat podcast series addresses mycotoxins In a brand new podcast series called FeedChat, Poultry World and Trouw Nutrition are addressing several current...
Eye disease patients to benefit from chicken study Childhood eye disease patients could benefit from insights revealed in a new chicken study.
Agrotop to showcase solutions for extreme heat and humidity At Poultry India 2019 taking place in Hyderabad in November, Agrotop will present poultry solutions that have...
Conagra commit to higher welfare standards for broilers US-based food company Conagra Brands has committed to implement higher standards for the welfare of its broiler...
Newcastle disease in chickens spreads easier than wild birds Virulent Newcastle disease viruses from chicken origin are more pathogenic and transmissible to chickens than...
Elanco launches a call to rediscover the power of healthy... Healthy animals are the game-changing variable that will unlock solutions for some of the world’s biggest...
How microbes can boost the poultry industry Scientists in Europe are investigating how microorganisms and animals interact, hoping that microbes will help...
Global partnership to fight antimicrobial resistance Bacteria worldwide continue to develop resistance to life-saving drugs. Researchers from institutes worldwide...
Analysing genomes to improve disease control in poultry DNA from 70 virus strains of Marek’s disease found in the United States in recent years have been collected and...
The chicken or the egg – roots of the modern broiler... Genomics has been used to study breed formation and the roots of modern broilers.
Airborne transmission’s role in spreading US 2015 bird flu Airborne transmission is likely to have played a role in spreading the highly pathogenic avian influenza strain...
Poultry profits surge in China China’s leading poultry company has seen first half year profits climb by more than 50%, helping offset losses...
Dioxin issues strike Belgium's poultry producers Poultry producers in Belgium have once again been caught up in a food safety threat after higher levels of...
US sees reduced antimicrobial use in broilers and turkeys Large reductions in the use of medically important antibiotics for broilers and turkeys have been taking place...
More than just an antibiotic reduction target With poultry being half the meat eaten in the country, the British poultry meat industry’s Antibiotic...
Impossible situation Any new outbreak of avian influenza asks for strict biosecurity and a proper stamping out methodology to get to...
Disease changes landscape for years The poultry sector had its fair share of disease problems. Avian influenza, mainly caused by wild birds, has hit...
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...
Intervention strategies to support immune competence As poultry producers seek to ease the use of antibiotic treatments, the relevance of feed quality and farm...
Mycotoxins in Asia: Constant monitoring is key Over the years, the contamination levels in Asia has been changing. Especially the contamination levels of...
Precision farming and the poultry sector Precision Livestock Farming (PLF) has yet to become a widespread commercial reality in the poultry sector...
Wood breast: Metabolic characteristics show susceptibility New research indicates extensive metabolic differences in the pectoralis major muscle between 2 groups of...
Countries back UN antimicrobial resistance challenge Nations across the globe are stepping up to make commitments to accelerate the fight against antimicrobial...
Avoidance of complacency Poultry farmers setting up a biosecurity contingency plan on their holding should look at the holding from the...
Plant-based vaccines to prevent Newcastle Disease Plans to develop novel plant-based vaccines to prevent Newcastle Disease are underway as part of a joint UK...
Poultry disease prevention by design Disease prevention is certainly very much to the fore, as it is such an integral part of sustainable poultry...
Immediate ‘beep’ if farm biosecurity is ignored A new preliminary study in Canada examines how technology used in hospitals can boost protocol compliance rates...
Transporting turkeys in challenging conditions Transporting poultry from farm to slaughterhouse is a challenging endeavour even in perfect conditions, and...
Managing moisture to maximise broiler performance Keeping moisture levels in the poultry house under control is a sure-fire way to minimise a wide range of...
Interview: Clear shift in traditional treatment of diseases The use of antibiotics in livestock is under pressure. The issue of antibiotic resistance caused by misuse and...
Using infrared thermography for evaluating BCO lameness Lameness has been reported to affect up to 1% of all market weight broilers and bacterial chondronecrosis with...
How broiler feed complements performance A broiler bird’s first seven days represents a quarter of its life, and the period at which growth is fastest....
Evaluating performance through whole-house trials Well-planned, carefully designed whole-house broiler trials offer customers significant benefits through...
Disease causes shift in protein market Normally Poultry World wouldn’t pay much attention to pig production, but with the ongoing outbreak of African...
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.