Aviagen's slower growing breeds get Dutch approval Two of Aviagen’s slower growing breeds have been approved for use under the Dutch Better Life Star certification...
First gene-edited birds produced in Europe Hens that do not produce their own chicks have been developed for use as surrogates to lay eggs from rare breeds.
Research: Detecting Salmonella in poultry processing Recently completed research are the University of Arkansas successfully developed a rapid detection assay for...
EFSA confirms efficacy of feed additive from Novus EFSA have concluded that Cibenza EP150 is safe to use on target animals. The feed additive is produced by animal...
New faces and roles at Arm & Hammer Animal Nutrition Animal nutrition company Arm & Hammer has announced several new additions to its leadership, marketing and sales...
Hubbard closes UK hatchery Broiler genetics company Hubbard – part of the French Groupe Grimaud family of companies – has closed its UK...
2014 Alltech Feed Survey: Increase in global production According to the recently published 2015 Alltech Feed Survey, feed producers from around the world, responded to...
Nutriad launches new corporate website Global feed additive company Nutriad has launched a new corporate website which conveys the vision of a leading...
New West African project on using insects for feed A new project has kicked off to study the sustainable use of insects to improve livestock production and food...
People: Chiel Ter Heerdt new marketing director at LTZ Chiel ter Heerdt has been appointed the new marketing director at Lohmann Tierzucht GmbH (LTZ) as per January...
EFSA: Bacillus subtilis safe for layer chicken diets The bacteria strain Bacillus subtilis can be used safely as a feed additive for layers. It also showed some...
H5N8 keeps spreading in German zoo Germany still has no control over the outbreak of high pathogenic bird flu (H5N8) in the country. The virus was...
Ross gets the vote as bird of choice in Zimbabwe Ross Africa will now become the exclusive suppliers to Hamara Farms and Higro Distribution in Zimbabwe. To...
Report compares old and new European AI outbreaks Since the beginning of November 2014, nine outbreaks of highly pathogenic avian influenza virus (HPAIV) A(H5N8)...
EFSA report examines HPAI transmission into Europe HPAI H5N8 outbreaks in poultry farms have been reported in the Republic of Korea, Japan, China, Germany, United...
Aviagen launches new broiler nutrition specifications Aviagen has released new broiler nutrition specifications for its Arbor Acres, Indian River and Ross breeds.
Gates Foundation grant for poultry breeding in Africa Poultry farmers in Africa have received a boost following the announcement of support from the Bill and Melinda...
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...
Understanding the mycotoxin threat is key For effective solutions, understanding the mycotoxin threat is key. Mycotoxins in feed pose a serious threat to...
Avian influenza vaccination not a long term solution Today’s ever increasing prevalence of Avian influenza, in particular the H5N8 subtype, shows the weak spots of...
Keeping the hatchery clean and disinfected A hatchery is the very earliest stage in chickens’ lives. Each type of contamination in this environment is a...
Breeder management: Do not forget the males Trace minerals play an important role in broiler breeder nutrition. These essential nutrients improve breeder...
Tackling red mite in laying hens remains a challenge Red mite can severely affect a layer operation. Birds become stressed and the impact on egg production and feed...
Phytogenic feed additives for sustainable poultry... The steadily growing and prospering world population and the associated increase of meat consumption will...
Chicken - victim of price wars Earlier this week, I did some grocery shopping at a local Jumbo supermarket in my home country of the...
Vaccination decreases resistance in coccidiosis Traditionally, coccidiosis control is done through adding anti-coccidials to the feed. Vaccination is becoming...
Broiler welfare: Focus on sustainability and robustness With the knowledge that the world has to produce 70% more food by the year 2050 to be able to feed the world’s...
Wohlfahrt eggs: Three generations of success Consistency in applying the fundamentals of best business practice has kept Wohlfahrt Poultry Farm in business...
Layer breeding for the future Egg production and consumption around the globe has grown tremendously in recent decades and will remain on the...
EU law must adapt to allow insects in livestock production There is growing global interest in the use of insects as an alternative source of protein in animal feed....
Higher value of NSP enzymes with an eye on high raw... A study based on optimisation of “broiler grower” formula proves the economic benefits of NSP enzymes,...
Chickens prefer animal protein diets Vegetable protein diets are cheaper and safer than animal protein diets but do broiler chickens like them...