Countries step up to back UN AMR Challenge Nations across the globe are stepping up to make commitments to accelerate the fight against antimicrobial...
Gene-edited chicken cells resist bird flu virus Scientists have used gene-editing techniques to stop avian influenza from spreading in chicken cells grown in...
Effects of different catching practices on broilers Catching broilers should be performed with the curtains in a closed position with catchers carrying one broiler...
Colombia: Detecting superbugs in poultry A team of scientists in Colombia are working with the Welcome Trust to reduce the levels of antibiotic-resistant...
Interventions reducing the risk of poultry meat... Poultry farmers have a huge role to play in reducing the levels of food contaminated with campylobacter and...
Welfare campaigners launch new campaign against McDonald's Welfare campaigners have launched a new campaign against global restaurant chain McDonald's this week, alerting...
Taiwan: Will consumers pay for high welfare broilers? Research into consumer willingness to pay for broilers’ welfare improvements in Taiwan has shown that some...
Sustainable approach to Poultry Red Mite explored Scientists are hoping to develop sustainable approaches to control Poultry Red Mite (PRM) in commercial laying...
ChickenStress consortium to launch this year Poultry breeders are joining forces with university research teams across Europe and Israel to form a...
Poultry and eggs remain the major source of food... Poultry and eggs continue to cause substantial foodborne illnesses in the United States.
Mortality due to feather pecking can be reduced through... Mortality rates due to feather pecking can be reduced through breeding, according to new European research...
Examining the impact of minerals on phytase in poultry diets Animal nutrition, health and feed supplement company Alltech is joining forces with Nottingham Trent University...
Sound analysis of broilers to be explored to boost health... Researchers are to look at sound analysis of broiler chickens to see what they can tell about the health,...
Evolution of Marek’s disease in poultry - secrets revealed 2 pieces of research are helping unravel the complex nature of Marek’s Disease Virus (MDV), which is a major...
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...
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...
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...
Driving higher animal welfare Retailers and producer groups are leading the way in driving forward positive animal welfare changes across all...
Probiotics to control avian intestinal spirochaetosis Brachyspira is a bacterium that causes a disease known as avian intestinal spirochaetosis in poultry, primarily...
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....
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.