Research: Genome-based approach detects avian flu outbreaks Scientists are claiming that a new genomics-based testing approach can detect highly pathogenic avian influenza...
US build on antibiotic research following Wellcome Trust... Grant funding to study the impact of California’s new legislation limiting the use of antimicrobial drugs given...
China hits Brazil’s poultry with anti-dumping deposits Claims that Brazil dumped substantial amounts of poultry on the Chinese market between 2013-6 have prompted...
Carbon footprint on meat and eggs per country analysed German nutrition retailer nu3 has analysed data from countries belonging to the UN Food and Agriculture...
Tyson Foods launches Poultry Farmers’ Bill of Rights Tyson Foods has launched a Bill of Rights for its poultry suppliers as part of its role to improve...
Attracting farmers to Blockchain Small and medium sized agricultural producers and processors are being given a helping hand thanks to a new...
At least 9 countries affected by US eggs salmonella outbreak At least 9 countries have been caught up in the US egg salmonella outbreak, according to the US Food and Drug...
Preparing hens better for cage-free living Identifying the relationship between rearing environment and keel-bone strength on commercial farms and then on...
US: Major egg recall following salmonella outbreak Over 200 million eggs have been recalled by a company in the United States following an outbreak of salmonella...
Link between broiler footpad lesions and gait scores... Scientists say there is clear correlation between cases of footpad dermatitis and worsening gait scores in...
US research aims to further enrich eggs and poultry meat US researchers aim to further enrich eggs and poultry meat with omega-3 fatty acids in order to increase human...
USDA report: Consolidation in poultry sectors over 30 yrs Contract farming and the rise of vertically integrated operations has led to some consolidation in the poultry...
Hong Kong restricts poultry imports from AI-hit countries Hong Kong has this week suspended poultry meat and egg imports from parts of the United States, Mexico and...
Dr Pearse Lyons, Alltech president and founder, dies at 73 Animal health and nutrition company Alltech has announced the passing of its founder and president, Dr Pearse...
Perdue to invest millions in higher welfare stunning US poultry giant Perdue Farms is to invest more than $15m on a higher welfare controlled atmospheric stunning...
US use of antibiotics in poultry far greater than in the UK Antibiotic use in US poultry production is 3 times higher than the UK and 5 times higher for turkeys, according...
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...
US poultry sector in the spotlight America is undoubtedly a land of good food. Eating well is part of the culture, with retailers and restaurants...
Commentary: Foster Farms and the US Salmonella outbreaks Chick-Cite has commented recently on the ongoing investigation of outbreaks of Salmonella Heidelberg attributed...
How to combat high feed prices The price of animal feed commodities hit an all-time record high. The price of major ingredients has gone beyond...
Nutritional value of extruded full-fat soybean meal for... Properly processed extruded full-fat soybean meal is a high-quality source of energy and protein for poultry.
Ammonia and the environment Recently, World Poultry Science Association (WPSA) Indonesia branch invited Prof. Paul H. Patterson from the...
Top sport performance It has frequently been expressed that growing chickens is like practicing the art of a top sport. With a little...
Mycotoxins and the 2009 US harvest As many of you may know, the delay in this year's harvest due to wet weather conditions in the US has caused...
Building a fortress Poultry producers are encouraged to show the public that the industry is a transparent business and that there...
Activists lack self-esteem Animal activists pose a clear danger to agriculture. Through terrorists acts, blackmail and propaganda they try...
Supers create super powers Over the past years we have seen major changes in the structure of the poultry meat and egg business. Many...
Will consumers go for cloned meat? Very soon now, probably before the end of the year, the US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) will give its...
US farm subsidies clash with WTO leadership It is great news for the farmers in the USA. The first step to a new farm bill has been set. This means that...
Corn prices; where do we go from here? Dr Paul Aho recently gave an interesting talk on the possible consequences of increasing use of corn for...
FEED COSTS - LULL BEFORE THE STORM? In the past 4 to 5 months the industry has been globally grappling with the short and long term consequences of...
Shortage of grains in our future? Lester R. Brown of the Earth Policy Institute has recently reviewed data on coarse grain production. World...
Striving to improve poultry farming’s image Transparency in the poultry industry is a big issue in the United States, with misconceptions among consumers...
Exciting products from IPPE 2018 While the annual IPPE trade show is a great way for big companies to showcase their latest launches, it is also...
EU must help to protect the food chain Having the job of protecting the food chain from disease is like being an air traffic controller: no one notices...
Valuable synergistic effects between enzymes and probiotics Combined technologies allow producers to meet demand for high-quality protein in light of variability in feed...
US broiler farmers fight chicken cartel American broiler farmers are in the midst of a lawsuit against large meat processors, Tyson Foods being one. A...
Poultry operations need to always be on high alert With the wild birds migrating from Siberia via Eastern Europe to Western Europe, the end of 2016 brought another...
Expensive vote It was not just Clinton and Trump ruling the November 8th vote, at least not in the US state of Massachusetts....
Continuous growth of feed additive business "The role of feed additives will increase in the years to come. The growing demand and consumption of animal...
The Netherlands is MHP’s gateway to Europe The Ukrainian company Myronivsky Hliboproduct (MHP) has teamed up with international partners in the Netherlands...
IPC joins UN discussion on antimicrobial resistance “Anti-microbial resistance must be addressed at the highest political level and all sectors must work together...
Will the TTIP trade deal put food safety at risk? Last month Greenpeace revealed documents from the TTIP negotiations. According to Greenpeace, the environment...
Poultry production without antibiotics In a quest to reduce antibiotics in poultry production, feed additives are seen as part of the solution. A feed...
Lifted trade ban will boost Iranian poultry exports Market experts foresee a significant boost in Iranian poultry exports as a result of the lifting of...
Improve broiler performance with ‘Flexible Feed Formulation’ New research from Chr. Hansen confirms that a direct-fed microbial (DFM) for poultry containing a unique strain...
AI & antibiotic ban; what’s next for US poultry? Disinfection mats and hand sanitisers were a somewhat odd welcome at the recent IPPE in Atlanta. No live poultry...
US to encounter avian influenza again? The US experienced the most severe animal disease emergency ever in 2015 when H5N2 highly pathogenic avian...
VIV Asia 2015 through the lens - UPDATED More booths, more surface, more exhibitors and more visitors. The biennial animal husbandry trade show VIV Asia...
NCC: Unfair portrayal of chicken production A broadcast by Fusion Television in the USA unfairly portrays the realities of modern chicken production. It...
IPE Video review The annual International Poultry Expo (IPE) was held January 24-26, 2012, in Atlanta, Georgia, USA. World...
Ceva Poultry Vector Vaccine Symposium Ceva Animal Health held its first Vector Vaccine on October 6-8 in San Diego, California (USA). The symposium...
IPE 2010 Poultry professionals from around the world gathered together again in January 2010 for the International...
International Poultry Expo 2010 The International Poultry Expo 2010 will be held on 27, 28 and 29th januari 2010 in Atlanta, USA