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There are varying degrees of severity of footpad dermatitis. This condition has an impact on bird welfare and production value and can result in chicken paw downgrades, carcass condemnations, and reduced live weights. Photo: Ton kastermans

10-01-2022 | News

Footpad dermatitis in broilers influenced by orange corn

Scientists have used gene editing technology to create female-only and male-only mice litters with 100% efficiency. Photo: Mark Pasveer

16-12-2021 | News

Gene-editing breakthrough could end male chick culling

An NCD risk analysis comprises 4 steps: risk identification, disease routes, outbreak management, and communication. Photo: Hans Prinsen

26-11-2021 | Article

Study reveals risk factors for Newcastle Disease in Brazil

The stage of embryo development at which the in-ovo screening is performed is as important to the technologists as it is to the consumers. Photo: Koos Groenewold

22-11-2021 | Article

Ethical concerns remain with in-ovo gender determination

Chemicals are often used to control mite infestation, but resistance is on the rise. Photo: Marcel van Hoorn

10-11-2021 | Article

Garlic to control red mite infestation in poultry houses

Neurobiological mechanisms for measuring day length regulate reproduction in turkeys and provide a seasonal window when the bird can reproduce. Photo: Bert Jansen

08-09-2021 | Article

Boosting turkey reproductive output

Geese and duck farms in the far south-west of France have been affected by avian influenza since 2015, causing serious business continuity issues. Photo: ANP

16-08-2021 | Article

France considering vaccination against bird flu