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Photo: Ronald Hissink

18-08-2022 | News

Baltic poultry businesses may not survive next winter

Associate Professor Guillermo Narsilio with a geothermal system at the University of Melbourne. “This is the first ARENA demonstration project tackling the poultry sector so directly in rural areas. The technology will significantly save farmers on the cost of heating the sheds, while reducing carbon emissions and the use of gas. We are very excited to bring this technology to the poultry sector.” Photo: Peter Casamento

17-08-2022 | News

Geothermal innovation heats up ‘green’ poultry farming

Spotlight on ammonia reduction strategies for poultry producers

02-06-2022 | News

Spotlight on ammonia reduction strategies for poultry producers

Various adaptation options are available for housing systems to provide climate amelioration for broilers, with ventilation being one of the most important considerations. Photo: Anne van der Woude

29-05-2022 | Article

Impact of climate change on broiler housing systems

The aim of this study was to examine if a warmed perch system, as a thermal device, could reduce cold stress-associated adverse effects in laying hens. Photo: Koos Groenewold

22-05-2022 | Article

Novel approach to reduce cold stress in layers

On average, hen mortality rate is greater in cage-free systems, especially free-range, compared to furnished cages.

06-12-2021 | Article

Welfare implications of cage-free egg production

Ventilation is a critical component in intensive poultry production. Controlling ventilation fans with variable speed drives boosts safety, productivity and sustainability. Photo: ABB

23-11-2021 | Article

Effective ventilation boosts safety, productivity and sustainability

Combi systems have many commonalities with cage systems, making them a logical choice for producers, but also vulnerable to consumer pushbacks. Photo: Koos Groenewold

17-11-2021 | Article

Thoughts on future-ready layer operations

Cage-free challenges include feather pecking, a problem that can be mitigated by using red lighting. Photo: Ronald Hissink

17-11-2021 | Article

Understanding the dynamics of cage-free housing

In this study four nest box designs were offered in a relative preference test. We used a plastic control nest, a plastic nest with a partition to divide the nest into two areas offering some seclusion, a plastic nest with a ventilator underneath to create air flow inside the nest to mimic a drafty nest, and a wooden nest. Photo: Anne van den Oever

04-08-2021 | Article

Broiler breeders prefer wooden nests