Genotype emerges as a major driver of chicken breast eating quality
Eight broiler production concepts produced different breast meat profiles, but consumers distinguished far less between them. In the three concepts tested with consumers, juiciness...
EUDR implementation – FEFAC feed supply chain disruption risk assessment & economic impact for...
FEFAC today published its 4th update on the feed supply chain disruption risk and economic impact of the EU Deforestation Regulation (EUDR) on soy...
The first week as therapy: rethinking the broiler neonatal phase with a preventive approach
The first 7–10 days of life represent the biologically most critical phase of the entire commercial broiler production cycle. Within this narrow timeframe, the...
Machine learning maps avian influenza detection risk in Egypt
Researchers have combined wild bird sampling with environmental and disease data to map the probability of detecting avian influenza viruses across Egypt. Alongside the...
Beyond detection: how to interpret Salmonella results in breeder flocks and egg production
Salmonella infections in poultry production represent a turning point rather than a simple laboratory finding. In breeder and egg production systems, the identification of...
2026 Poultry Protein & Fat Seminar to address operational, workforce and emerging industry challenges
Poultry rendering professionals will explore the latest operational, regulatory and workforce issues affecting the industry at U.S. Poultry & Egg Association’s (USPOULTRY) upcoming Poultry...
Newcastle disease confirmed on two Hungarian broiler farms
Hungary has confirmed outbreaks of Newcastle disease on two commercial broiler farms in Bács-Kiskun County, according to the country’s National Food Chain Safety Office...
Ghana mobilises more than GH¢1bn to transform poultry value chain
Ghana’s 24-Hour Economy Secretariat and the Accelerated Export Development Authority have mobilised financing commitments exceeding GH¢1 billion to support the transformation of the country’s...
A broader feed basket could strengthen Brazil’s poultry sector
Brazil’s fast-growing biofuel industry is changing the raw materials available for animal feed. More DDGS, soybean meal and sorghum could give poultry producers greater...
USPOULTRY accepting board research initiative preproposals on colibacillosis in commercial layer operations
The U.S. Poultry & Egg Association (USPOULTRY) and the USPOULTRY Foundation are seeking research preproposals to address colibacillosis, one of the most common and...
2026 USPOULTRY Women’s Leadership Conference Empowers Women to lead with confidence and purpose
The 2026 Women’s Leadership Conference brought together women from across the poultry, egg and agriculture industries for conversations centered on leadership, professional growth, resilience...
Multiyear study aims to reduce pathogens in commercial chicken houses without harming birds
When a strain of highly pathogenic avian influenza, HPAI, tore through U.S. poultry farms in early 2025, farmers culled tens of millions of birds,...
Uruguay declares nationwide avian influenza emergency after H5 detection in backyard poultry
Uruguay has declared a nationwide animal-health emergency after highly pathogenic H5 avian influenza was confirmed in backyard poultry in the department of Colonia. The...
Pakistan, intensive poultry farming and antibiotic resistance: when chicken houses become “pathogen sponges”
Pakistan’s poultry sector provides an important example of the challenges associated with the intensification of broiler production and antimicrobial resistance (AMR). Rapidly expanding production,...
Connected data could reshape the egg value chain
RaboResearch and the World Egg Organisation examine how digital tools, automation and artificial intelligence could change the way eggs are produced, packed and marketed.
The...
eBeam treatment of ground poultry meat: different effects in chicken and turkey
Electron beam treatment, or eBeam, can reduce microbial contamination without the use of heat. Its effects on poultry meat, however, are not always the...
Insect meals in poultry nutrition: nutritional opportunities and challenges still to overcome
Insect meals are receiving growing attention as possible alternative protein sources for poultry diets. However, it would be misleading to treat insects as a...
2026 National Safety Conference for the poultry industry emphasizes proactive approach to workplace safety
Poultry industry safety professionals gathered at the 2026 National Safety Conference for the Poultry Industry to explore strategies for to continue to promote safe...
The new digital issue of Zootecnica Poultry Magazine is now online
The July/August 2026 issue of Zootecnica Poultry Magazine is now available.
This issue explores current trends, standards and research directions in laying hen welfare, as...
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H5N1 reaches Sydney: first confirmed detection in a greater crested tern, no detections in...
Australia has confirmed its first detection of H5 bird flu in Sydney, after a greater crested tern (Thalasseus bergii) found at Warriewood on Sydney’s...
EU suspends Brazilian poultry imports, French sector calls for strict safeguards
The European Union has suspended imports of Brazilian poultry meat after Brazil failed to provide sufficient guarantees that its exports comply with EU rules...
EU suspension puts Brazilian animal-protein exports at risk
The European Union has suspended the entry of certain Brazilian animal products, including beef, poultry meat, equine products, aquaculture products, honey and animal casings,...
USPOULTRY opens preproposal submissions for 2027 spring research competition; deadline Nov. 2
The U.S. Poultry & Egg Association (USPOULTRY) and the USPOULTRY Foundation are accepting research preproposals for the 2027 Spring Research Competition. Colleges, universities and...
FEFAC initial assessment of drought impact on EU feed supply chains and possible mitigation...
FEFAC's national feed industry associations confirmed significant adverse impacts from repeated heatwaves in many EU Member States, both in Central, Southern and SouthEastern Europe...
Hatching egg cracks: reducing losses along the production continuum
Hairline cracks are an important area to investigate when hatchability decreases or contamination increases. To understand the impact of cracked eggs on hatchability, a...
USPOULTRY sets 2026–2028 research priorities to address emerging industry challenges
The U.S. Poultry & Egg Association and its Foundation (USPOULTRY) have announced its 2026–2028 Research Priorities, establishing a focused research agenda to address emerging...
Chicken and egg prices climb in Malaysia as farms face mounting pressures
Kuala Lumpur, 31 August 2026 — Retail prices for chicken and eggs are rising in Malaysia as poultry farms face closures and suspensions amid...
UK urged to ban Brazilian meat imports over antibiotic and AMR concerns
Leading UK farming organisations have called on the government to urgently prohibit imports of Brazilian beef, poultry and other affected animal products, bringing Great...
Hubbard to attend SPACE 2026
Hubbard will attend SPACE 2026 in Rennes, France, from 15 to 17 September. Visitors will be able to meet the company’s team in Hall...
VIV Africa 2026: a look at who’s coming to Kigali
Exhibitors, buyers, and industry leaders converge on Rwanda's capital for the region's anticipated feed to food event
With VIV Africa 2026 set to open its...
Poultry leads the way: save the date for the 2027 Latin American Poultry Summit
The 2027 Latin American Poultry Summit is set for Monday, Jan. 25, in Atlanta, Ga., USA. The event will be held in conjunction with...
Belgium reports at least 306 salmonellosis cases linked to recalled eggs
Authorities have extended restrictions to the entire affected farm and ordered a second recall. The eggs were also reported as having been distributed to...
Salmonella Enteritidis outbreak in the UK: 207 cases and one death
UK authorities are investigating an outbreak of Salmonella Enteritidis that, according to the latest update from the UK Health Security Agency (UKHSA), involved 207...
Biosecurity at EuroTier 2026: key to healthy herds and effective disease prevention
10 to 13 November 2026 in Hanover, Germany – Guiding theme “Intelligence in Animal Farming” – DLG Expert Stage: Biosecurity and Feed Safety –...
VIV Select China 2026 reports 20,300 visitors in Shanghai
VIV Select China 2026 attracted 20,300 professional visitors from 113 countries and regions, according to figures released by the organisers following the event.
Held from...
Philippines: chicken production reaches record high, while farmgate prices decline
Chicken production in the Philippines reached a new second-quarter record in 2026. Higher supplies of chicken and eggs coincided with lower farmgate prices during...
USPOULTRY Seminar to tackle emerging live production, welfare and biosecurity challenges
The 2026 USPOULTRY Live Production, Welfare and Biosecurity Seminar will equip poultry professionals with practical tools and insights to address evolving challenges in live...
June heatwave reduces French egg production by up to 2%
High temperatures affected laying flocks and egg production in France during June, with the national production loss estimated at between 1.5% and 2%, according...
Interreg NWE OMELETTE project demonstrates practical pathway to longer, healthier laying cycles
At the mid-term TransRegional Eggspert Panel meeting in Ploufragan, France, the OMELETTE project presented its first results, highlighting how a more proactive and data-driven...
Egg prices hit record highs in Nepal as bird flu cuts flock and demand...
Kathmandu, Nepal — Egg prices in Nepal have reached record levels in August 2026 as declining production has tightened supply. The Nepal Layers Poultry...
ILDEX Philippines 2026 opens tomorrow in Manila
ILDEX Philippines 2026 will open tomorrow, 26 August, at the SMX Convention Center Manila in the Philippines. The international exhibition will run until 28...
Added US broiler supply keeps chicken prices under pressure into Q3
Ready-to-cook (RTC) chicken production ran 4.5% above year-ago levels in the second quarter of 2026, well ahead of expectations set earlier in the spring,...
Hendrix Genetics expands in Ibera with Pintobar acquisition
Hendrix Genetics announces that it has acquired 100% of the shares of Pintobar Exploração Avícola, Lda., effective July 31, 2026. The acquisition marks an...
Anaëlle Le Teuff joins Customer Support Team France
France – Hubbard is pleased to announce that Anaëlle Le Teuff joins the Hubbard Customer Support department as Technical Manager for France. Anaëlle is...
The role of the G20 group in global meat production and trade. Part 3:...
Two previous articles examined the role of the G191 countries in global meat production and exports (Windhorst, 2026, 2026a). These studies highlighted the significant...
The role of the G20 group in global meat production and trade. Part 2:...
A previous article analysed the role of the G191 countries in the global meat industry (Windhorst, 2026). This revealed the significant role of this...
Record 272 poultry facilities recognized for outstanding safety performance
The Joint Poultry Industry Safety & Health Council recognized a record 272 chicken and turkey facilities for outstanding safety performance at the 2026 National...
Sustainable animal welfare implementation for more efficient poultry farming
Over the last decades, there have been increasing attempts to implement animal welfare standards within the food production systems, aiming to prevent unnecessary suffering...
EU poultry meat market records higher output and lower broiler prices
EU production rose by 5.1% in January-April 2026. Imports increased faster than exports, while broiler prices remained below 2025 levels.
Poultry meat production and trade...
EuroTier 2026: DLG spotlights showcase the future of livestock farming
10-13 November 2026 in Hanover, Germany – Leading theme: "Intelligence in Animal Farming"– DLG Spotlights: Live demonstrations and special feature exhibitions focus on key...
Poultry suppliers in South Trinidad struggle amid severe shortfall
Poultry operators in South Trinidad are facing a critical shortage, receiving up to 50% fewer birds than usual, forcing some businesses to reduce staff...
Brazilian poultry exporters reject South African dumping claims, stressing a complementary role
Brazilian poultry exporters are rejecting claims that their shipments to South Africa amount to dumping, arguing that imports play a complementary role in the...
VETCONVERGENCE 2026 – 2nd edition of Vice chancellors meets supported by IPEMA-Poultry India concludes...
VETCONVERGENCE 2026 – 2nd edition of Vice chancellors meets supported by IPEMA-Poultry India concludes successfully: Hon’ble Shri Bandaru Dattatreya, Former Union Minister, Government of...
2026 Poultry Sustainability & Welfare Summit announces keynote speakers and IPWA Student Award winner
Dr. Chavonda Jacobs-Young and Dr. Temple Grandin will headline the Atlanta summit; University of Saskatchewan researcher Domenica Medina receives the 2026 IPWA Student Award...
Heat and drought put Europe’s poultry sector under pressure
Record temperatures and drought are adding pressure to Europe’s poultry sector, affecting bird welfare, farm productivity, water availability, feed costs and logistics. While EU...
World Bank announces US$60 million project to strengthen Congo’s poultry sector
The World Bank Group has announced US$60 million in financing for a project aimed at strengthening poultry and aquaculture value chains in the Republic...
Hubbard do Brasil highlights Efficiency Plus and poultry industry collaboration at SIAVS 2026
Campinas, SP, Brazil – Hubbard do Brasil connected with customers and poultry industry stakeholders at the 2026 International Animal Protein Show (SIAVS), hosted by...
Broiler breeder fertility also depends on group dynamics
Social interactions may help explain part of the variation in fertility in breeder flocks
Broiler breeder fertility may be influenced not only by the characteristics...
BATN Foundation and Lagos: “Chicks to Plate” to strengthen the poultry value chain
The BATN Foundation (British American Tobacco Nigeria Foundation) and the Lagos State Government have launched the “Chicks to Plate” project, a poultry development initiative...
Taiwan egg prices reach two-year high
Wholesale egg prices in Taiwan have reached their highest level in nearly two years after the Taipei Egg Traders Association announced a NT$3-per-jin increase.
The...
Dr. Bob Buresh receives PSA Distinguished Poultry Industry Career Award, sponsored by USPOULTRY
Bob Buresh, Ph.D., received the 2026 Poultry Science Association (PSA) Distinguished Poultry Industry Career Award, sponsored by the U.S. Poultry & Egg Association (USPOULTRY)....
Three decades of growth, resilience and commitment: celebrating 30 years of Ross 308 in...
Aviagen® Türkiye, Middle East & Africa (TMEA) is celebrating a significant milestone with its long-standing distributor in Syria, Sayyad Poultry, which marks 30 years as...
Machine learning authentication of laying hen housing via egg quality
Introduction
Egg quality is a critical indicator of poultry welfare and consumer trust. Mislabeling of housing systems—such as cage, barn, free‑range, or organic—represents a growing...
2026 Environmental Management Seminar to address regulatory changes, sustainability and environmental solutions
The 2026 USPOULTRY Environmental Management Seminar, taking place Sept. 17-18 in Destin, Fla., will bring together environmental professionals from across the poultry industry to...
Uzbekistan targets poultry expansion with US$432 million investment plan through 2028
TASHKENT, Uzbekistan – Uzbekistan has unveiled an ambitious programme to expand its poultry industry as part of a broader livestock development strategy running through...
EuroTier 2026: A global platform for knowledge exchange, networking and innovation
10 to 13 November 2026 in Hanover, Germany – Guiding Theme: “Intelligence in Animal Farming” – Extensive Networking Opportunities and Events – Premiere of...
Aviagen South Africa celebrates expansion opening, reinforcing long-term commitment to South Africa’s poultry industry
EDINBURGH, Scotland. – Aviagen® South Africa officially celebrated the opening of its expanded facilities at Schikfontein Farm in Heidelberg, marking a significant milestone in...
Egypt looks to Sub-Saharan Africa to expand poultry and egg exports
Egypt is intensifying efforts to expand poultry and egg exports into Sub-Saharan Africa, with Uganda emerging as a key partner in a broader strategy...
DAR turns over egg layer project to strengthen Sibugay cooperative livelihood
The Department of Agrarian Reform (DAR) has turned over an Egg Layer Production project with chicken shed materials and marketing assistance to the Tomitom...
Bird flu pressure exposes a fault line in Australia’s free-range egg sector
Australia’s free-range egg sector is facing fresh scrutiny as authorities and industry weigh how to protect poultry from H5 avian influenza without misleading consumers...
Goa sets up state poultry corporation to develop and regulate the sector
The government of Goa has established the Goa State Poultry Development Corporation Ltd., a new public company tasked with promoting, organising and supporting the...
South Korea turns to U.S. eggs to ease supply shortfall
South Korea is set to import about 210 million table eggs from the United States and Thailand in July and August as the country...
Key highlights from the PSA Annual Meeting and World Poultry Congress 2026
The PSA Annual Meeting 2026 and the World Poultry Congress (WPC) 2026 together created an unprecedented eight-day hub of poultry science in Toronto, highlighting...
EBID backs poultry expansion in The Gambia with $10.04 million financing for G Farms...
The ECOWAS Bank for Investment and Development (EBID) has signed a $10.04 million financing agreement with G Farms Limited to support the company’s expansion...
Assam poultry vaccination drive reaches 250 farmers in Nalbari
The ICAR–AICRP on Poultry Breeding, under the Directorate of Research at Assam Veterinary and Fishery University (AVFU), has organised a poultry vaccination and awareness...
Advancing poultry sustainability to meet 2050 protein needs
Introduction: the 2050 protein challenge
Global demand for animal protein is projected to rise by more than 70% by 2050, driven by population growth and...
Alternative feed additives to help broilers cope with heat stress
With increasing pressure to reduce antibiotic use and rising ambient temperatures, new research from North-West University (NWU) in South Africa highlights a promising nutritional...
USPOULTRY’s Women’s Leadership Conference to focus on professional growth and resiliency
USPOULTRY’s 2026 Women’s Leadership Conference will focus on topics that address the challenges women face in the workplace and the skills necessary for professional...
GLP-1 medications and AI reshape how consumers buy, prepare and eat chicken
GLP-1 medications and artificial intelligence (AI) are rapidly impacting the way Americans plan meals, shop for groceries and consume fresh chicken, according to new...