turkeys

Ingestion of adult common cecal worms (Heterakis gallinarum) or their embryonated ova (eggs) infected with H. meleagridis is the main culprit for blackhead. Photo: Aviagen

13-09-2021 | Article

Histomoniasis a headache for poultry producers

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

PETA protesters are very clear about animal rights; there is no excuse for animal abuse. Photo: ANP

02-09-2021 | News

Major US turkey supplier dropped following welfare expose

Damate exports turkey to 31 countries, including China, the UAE, Saudi Arabia, Kuwait, and the EU. The company intends to ramp up export supplies to Africa. Photo: Hans Prinsen

01-09-2021 | News

Damate drives up Russian turkey production

In 2020, the amount of turkey meat produced in Russia was 20.7% higher than in 2019. Photo: Koos Groenewold

09-02-2021 | News

Russian turkey production shows record growth rate

The restart of the old Donstar farms, the country s largest duck production complex, is a difficult and demanding challenge for Damate. Photo: Hans Prinsen

04-01-2021 | News

Damate restarts duck production in Russia

Total 2020 turkey meat production will increase by an estimated 1%. Photo: Capri23auto

16-12-2020 | News

EU: Poland continues to lead in turkey production

Native breed turkeys have stronger leg bones and more tender breast meat than their commercial counterparts. Photo: Jan Willem Schouten

15-12-2020 | News

Native breed turkeys more tender, have stronger leg bones

Thailand has opened its market to fresh turkey meat from the US. Photo: Capri23auto

25-11-2020 | News

US regains market access to raw turkey meat

Growing problems with antibiotic resistance and increasing pressure from the general public have led to regulations which prohibit the use of growth promoters or antibiotics in turkeys. Photo: Marcel van Hoorn

22-10-2020 | Article

Functional oils as alternative growth promoters in turkeys