European poultry projects to take share of research funding Scientists from 5 European countries have been awarded funding to look at potential virulent non-notifiable...
India’s poultry sector set for revival It is anticipated that, following a disappointing year in 2020, India’s domestic poultry industry will enjoy...
Bird flu detected in a Northern Ireland commercial flock Around 30,000 birds on a poultry farm in Northern Ireland have been culled following the detection of bird flu...
Bird flu diagnosed in at least 10 European countries In the last couple of weeks, Avian influenza has hit at least 10 European countries. In addition to the...
Fungi to control lesser mealworm in chicken sheds Australian research is looking into the use of non-toxic fungus-based pesticides (mycopesticides) to control...
Australian chicken meat industry celebrates AMR awareness The Australian Chicken Meat Federation celebrated World Antimicrobial Awareness Week (18-24 November).
UK Government issues housing orders from mid-December Chief Veterinary Officers (CVOs) across the UK have agreed to bring extra measures to protect poultry and...
Thousands of turkeys culled as bird flu strikes again In a terrible blow just before Christmas, a UK poultry farmer has just lost 10,500 turkeys that had to be culled...
Smart poultry house aims to avoid heat stress losses Researchers at the University of São Paolo have developed an intelligent and low-cost thermal control system to...
UK antibiotics sales for poultry show upward trend Challenges from novel pathogens and very poor weather contributed to a slight rise in antibiotic use in the UK...
Nationwide AI prevention zone declared for UK The UK’s Chief Veterinary Officer has introduced an Avian Influenza Prevention Zone (PZ) across the whole of...
Funding secured for energy efficient poultry house Poultry houses use a lot of energy and can be the source of high emissions if not built with efficiency in mind....
AI epidemic worsening in Russia and Kazakhstan Millions of birds have been culled in Russia and Kazakhstan after multiple outbreaks of highly pathogenic avian...
Stopping cholesterol path can reduce spread Marek’s disease Cholesterol production and transport play a crucial role in how Marek’s disease virus (MDV) infects poultry...
Bird flu confirmed in commercial layer flock in Japan On 5 November, Japan’s Ministry of Agriculture, Forestry and Fisheries confirmed the detection of HPAI in a...
Drive to be cage-free but 2025 commitment looms nearer Companies need to speed up their rate of transition to cage-free production to meet their 2025 commitment, says...
Vaccine efficiency is key in poultry production Vaccination, an 11 letter word. Larger than many, however, it is a huge subject and justifies its size, given...
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...
AI prevention and innovative biosecurity measures Lasers are being trialled on a Dutch free-range poultry farm to see if they can remove the threat of avian...
Omega-3 from algae for nutritious eggs Fish oil is a traditional source of omega-3, but due to limited global annual production, there is a deficit. A...
Global change in day-old broiler chick vaccination practices According to evidence-based publications and survey results, global day-old broiler chick vaccination practice...
New take on tackling litter management Maintaining good litter quality is essential to poultry health and welfare but also a constant challenge.
Designer vaccines for free range poultry Preventative veterinary care is gaining in importance, but vaccinations offer no panacea.
"Poultry education must constantly adapt to the new reality" Poultry World recently spoke with professor Sjaak de Wit, who holds influential positions in the poultry...
Dietary phytase reduces broiler woody breast severity The inclusion of phytase enzymes in the feed can have a positive effect on wooden breast development.
How to get drinking water vaccination right? Preventing incoming infections is essential to avoid diseases on a poultry farm.
6 steps to become a broiler health champion Whether caring for chickens or children, poultry farmers and parents share a common interest in reducing the use...
First line of defence for bird health Recent outbreaks of HPAI across Europe, as well as other pathogens, demand good biosecurity and a second line of...
Mantiqueira committed to ‘free’ 2,5 million layers until... Currently, the company already has one farm with an aviary system in Rio de Janeiro.
How to interpret bird and egg signals? As the laying cycle progresses and birds get older, there will be some changes in the eggs as well.
How to identify and act upon egg abnormalities? Eggs come in different varieties and sizes, but only the perfect table egg sells at a premium.
Functional oils as alternative growth promoters in turkeys With relatively high use of antibiotic growth promoters, turkey production is in the cross hairs.
How to prevent heat stress? With a core temperature of 41°C, one would think that broilers can withstand heat pretty well. Unfortunately...
How to identify cause of mortality? Most losses usually occur in the first 7 days. Carry over effects from the quality of the breeding flock and...
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.