Russian AI prompts warning for European farms Poultry producers are being urged to review biosecurity on their farms after the latest outbreak of highly...
Farmers on high alert for Newcastle Disease UK flock keepers are on heightened alert as an outbreak of Newcastle Disease in poultry and game birds continues...
Link antibiotics and internal bacteria researched Levels of antibiotic resistance in the intestinal tracts of broilers and pigs are linked to antibiotic usage,...
Food companies set up Global Coalition for Animal Welfare Seven multinational food companies have joined forces to set up the Global Coalition for Animal Welfare (GCAW)...
One-step closer to an efficient and cheaper IBV vaccine Scientists at a leading UK research centre have made real progress in making a more efficient and cheaper...
Poultry house lighting must meet the needs of birds’ eyes Measurements of light in poultry houses and assessment of illuminants have until now been based on parameters...
Organic acids invaluable tool for poultry gut health Protected benzoic acid improved growth performance in birds that were subject to Eimeria challenge, according to...
Cobb Herveld wins Dutch compartment status Cobb’s pedigree breeding complex at Herveld in the Netherlands has been awarded compartment status by the Dutch...
Countries step up to tackle antimicrobial resistance Countries are making significant steps in tackling antimicrobial resistance but serious gaps remain and require...
Belgium: 3rd case of Newcastle Disease reported Belgian food safety authorities have announced a 3rd commercial poultry farm in the country has been infected...
Perdue announce further animal welfare commitments Further animal welfare commitments have been introduced by broiler giant Perdue, challenging the status quo on...
Study shows potential of H5N1 AI virus to cause pandemic One of the largest studies of the highly pathogenic H5N1 virus genetic sequences from poultry and wild birds has...
New vaccine factory to open in Ireland Global animal health outfit Phibro is to establish its first European manufacturing facility in Ireland, which...
Health impacts of neonics go beyond bees to affect turkeys Scientists have found neonicotinoid residues in the livers of wild turkeys, providing evidence that this common...
How cutting edge tech can improve chicken houses in Thailand While eyes have been on digital transformation in internet banking, e-commerce and electric vehicles in the Far...
Nestlé push for better poultry welfare in Europe Nestlé is to help improve the welfare of millions of chickens used for food in Europe through its leading food...
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...
Europe-wide poultry health project draws to a close The largest European Commission funded pig and poultry research project draws to a close in November. Poultry...
Cost differential between cage-free laying systems Moving hens into cage-free environments involves additional costs and new challenges, but egg producers can...
Thinking outside the bird Canadian researchers tested a new approach in Avian Influenza surveillance by going beyond wild bird sampling...
Smart poultry innovations offer new insights While there’s no replacement for good stockmanship, robotics, automation, Big Data and other innovations are...
Reduce antibiotic usage with drinking water solutions Drinking water solutions based on alpha-monoglycerides can help to reduce the usage of antibiotic growth...
Using the immune system optimally Poultry diseases contribute to an important set of problems within broiler production systems. The short cycles...
Russia faces trade sanctions as it battles bird flu Russia faces poultry trade sanctions as it battles an outbreak of bird flu that has affected four regions and a...
Minimal antibiotic use in parent stock production Consumer perception is a driving force behind many production decisions made in the poultry industry, and...
Gut health and immunity key in antibiotic-free production It seems that not a moment passes in which we do not hear about antibiotic resistance and the need to reduce...
Diet and housing system influence consumer acceptance Consumers are increasingly concerned about the origin and quality of the food on their plates. These concerns...
Awareness crucial in antibiotic use An extremely high antibiotic use is registered in broiler farms in Indonesia, especially worrying is the...
McDonald’s in the cross hairs Animal welfare groups have targeted the iconic golden arches of McDonald’s in a bid to improve the lives of...
Insects as food and feed – the legal perspective Insect protein could offer poultry producers a viable alternative protein, if regulatory and perception problems...
How to get the most from a poultry flock health plan Flock health plans have evolved from assurance scheme checklists to the foundations of an active partnership...
The growing case for new AI control methods Vaccination against avian influenza and changing consumer habits were just two topics that featured at the...
Antibiotic free: Ready for the next stage Antibiotic free meat: A nightmare or golden opportunity? And where are we at when it comes to reducing the...
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.
