Avian Influenza: Insights for the southern hemisphere Poultry World discusses the current avian influenza outbreak in Europe and Asia with Dr David E. Swayne.
Brazilian companies slightly improve animal welfare 2 Brazilian animal protein companies have improved animal welfare policies in 2020, according to the Business...
The future of bird welfare According to a leading animal welfare behaviour specialist, greater use of on-farm hatcheries will reduce the...
Food companies ask EU Commission to phase out enriched cages Leading food companies urge the European Commission and European MEPs to phase out cages in animal farming,...
Compulsory poultry housing measures to end in parts of UK Chief Veterinary Officers (CVOs) from across the UK have announced that compulsory poultry housing measures are...
Maintaining feather cover in laying hens Poultry producers are prepared to take ownership of feather cover and develop Feather Cover Action Plans (FCAP)...
Extreme temperatures compromise ostrich fertility Using 2 decades of data, researchers have shown that ostriches' fertility (number of eggs; sperm count) is...
Fears of AI human-to-human transmission in Russia Poultry products are safe for consumers despite rising AI fears, says the Russian Union of Poultry Producers...
On demand webinar Health & Nutrition Poultry World recently aired its webinar on Health & Nutrition, which is now available on demand.
Feed additive helps strengthen bones in laying hens Research has shown that bone quality in egg-laying hens benefits from betaine as well as from traits that help...
Join our latest webinar on Health and Nutrition Another must-see webinar, hosted by Poultry World. Wednesday 17 March, 3 P.M. CET, Poultry World will host a...
Supermarket adopts measures beyond Better Chicken Commitment A second UK supermarket plans to launch an “affordable” range of high-welfare poultry by introducing a new breed...
Iran culls over a million layers to contain AI The Iranian veterinary authorities have culled 1.4 million birds after the outbreak of bird flu H5N8 on 50 farms...
UK Poultry Meat sector survives triple whammy A triple whammy of Covid-19, Brexit, and avian influenza affected the UK’s poultry meat industry in the past year.
Russia reports first human infection of H5N8 bird flu Russia has registered and reported the world’s first transfer of the H5N8 bird flu strain from birds to humans...
Preparing for warmer weather in Influenza Protection Zones Vets have urged poultry farmers to monitor environmental conditions in poultry buildings as milder weather...
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.