Indonesia eyes China and the Middle East for poultry exports
Indonesia is continuing to explore export opportunities for poultry products in China and the Middle East, aiming to broaden market access, absorb domestic surplus,...
Brazil shifts from soybean acreage expansion to productivity gains
Brazil's soybean acreage is expected to remain broadly unchanged in the 2026/27 season, marking a break from more than two decades of almost uninterrupted...
Summer heat stress is detrimental to broiler chickens
Summer heat stress severely harms broiler chickens, impairing production performance, gut health, immune function, and meat quality.
The article examines physiological effects (panting, reduced feed...
Brazil debates possible feed additive restrictions as it races to meet EU antimicrobial rules
Brazil faces the risk of a suspension of EU meat and poultry shipments if compliance with the bloc’s antimicrobial import requirements is not demonstrated...
2026 USPOULTRY Financial Management Seminar explores leadership, market dynamics and the future of animal...
Finance professionals from across the poultry and egg industry gathered at the 2026 USPOULTRY Financial Management Seminar to gain insights into the leadership, economic...
Cold weather pushes up egg prices in Tanzania’s Iringa Region
A seasonal drop in temperatures is putting pressure on egg production in Tanzania's Iringa Region, with prices rising in several local markets. According to...
EuroTier 2026: from data to decisions: how AI is changing livestock farming
10–13 November 2026 in Hanover, Germany – Theme: “Intelligence in animal farming” – From data collection to data-driven decision-making – AI supports animal welfare,...
Wahdat Poultry expands after PSX listing, adds 100,000 layer birds
Wahdat Poultry Farm Limited has approved its annual budget and business plan for the financial year ending June 30, 2027, and is moving ahead...
Study suggests H5N1 D1.1 circulated before its first detection in North America
By the time the H5N1 D1.1 genotype was first detected in the Pacific Flyway during the autumn of 2024, it had probably already been...
Pearls of protein: celebrating 30 years of World Egg Day!
On Friday 9 October, the world will celebrate the 30th anniversary of World Egg Day.
This year’s theme, ‘Protein that Powers and Protects’,...
Australia reports first H5N1 detection in a resident native bird species
Australia has reported its first detection of highly pathogenic avian influenza (HPAI) H5N1 in a resident native bird species after the virus was identified...
New Zealand confirms first H5N1 case in migratory seabird
New Zealand has confirmed its first case of highly pathogenic avian influenza (HPAI) H5N1, after a migratory brown skua found on a beach near...
2027 USPOULTRY Family Farm Environmental Excellence Award open for nominations
The U.S. Poultry & Egg Association (USPOULTRY) is now accepting nominations for the 2027 Family Farm Environmental Excellence Award. This award recognizes family farmers...
Poultry revitalisation in Ghana: progress and implementation issues
Ghana’s “Nkoko Nkitinkiti” poultry revitalisation programme is a flagship intervention under the Feed Ghana agenda, designed to boost domestic poultry production and gradually reduce...
Empowering the future of poultry – Wadi Group hosts 12th Poultry Academy
Wadi Group successfully held its 12th Wadi Poultry Academy, bringing together poultry professionals and industry experts for four days of intensive learning, collaboration and...
Avian cholera: epidemiology, transmission and control measures
Avian cholera remains a significant threat to poultry and wild bird populations. Effective control relies on biosecurity, surveillance and appropriate carcass management measures.
Definition and...
Research shows promise for AI-based Salmonella detection in poultry
New artificial intelligence (AI)-based tools could help poultry producers detect Salmonella more quickly using smartphone images and bird activity patterns, according to a newly published study...
Philippines reports H5N1 bird flu outbreak among backyard birds in Oriental Mindoro
The Philippines has reported a new outbreak of highly pathogenic H5N1 bird flu among backyard birds in Oriental Mindoro, according to the World Organisation...
EU unveils Livestock Strategy with focus on competitiveness, animal health and poultry welfare
The European Commission has placed livestock at the heart of its long-term vision for European agriculture with the adoption of its first-ever Livestock Strategy,...
FEFAC welcomes the EU Protein Plan and Livestock Strategy, reaffirms commitment to a resilient...
The European Feed Manufacturers' Federation (FEFAC) welcomes the European Commission's adoption of the EU Protein Plan and the EU Livestock Strategy, as well as the very detailed and...
Russian poultry producers face margin pressure as costs rise and market conditions shift
Russia's poultry industry is facing growing economic pressure as producers contend with rising production costs, expensive financing and changing market dynamics, prompting many companies...
Zoetis wins EU approval for Poulvac Procerta HVT-ND against Newcastle and Marek’s disease
Zoetis has received European Commission marketing authorization for Poulvac Procerta HVT-ND, a recombinant vector vaccine for chickens designed to help protect against Newcastle disease...
Ghana eyes Egyptian know‑how to cut poultry imports and boost local production
Accra is exploring cooperation with Egypt to strengthen its poultry value chain as part of a broader strategy to reduce dependence on frozen chicken...
First Avipro Hubbard Conference held in Kenya
Kenya – Avipro, the Hubbard Efficiency Plus distributor in East Africa, and Hubbard were pleased to co-organise the first “Avipro Hubbard Conference” at the...
New Anthoney’s partners with University of Peradeniya to independently verify antibiotic-free chicken production
Sri Lankan poultry producer New Anthoney's Farms has entered into a partnership with the University of Peradeniya to independently verify its antibiotic-free chicken production....
Call for entries: DLG Agri Influencer Award 2026 now open
International award honors outstanding agricultural content creators on social media – Farmers from around the world invited to apply until 30 August 2026 –...
How can we get bird flu under control?
Emergency and laboratory monitoring
Bird flu is affecting an increasing number of birds in the Netherlands, leading to the culling of tens of thousands of...
World Zoonoses Day: prevention starts on the farm
Today, July 6, we celebrate World Zoonoses Day, dedicated to reminding us how closely animal and human health are connected. This observance recalls Louis...
Aviagen and Nippon Chunky strengthen long-term relationship in Japan
Aviagen® is pleased to announce the next step in a long-standing collaboration with valued Ross® distributor Nippon Chunky, a subsidiary of Marubeni Corporation’s Food...
EuroTier 2026: strong commitment from visitors
10–13 November 2026 in Hanover, Germany – Theme: “Intelligence in Animal Farming” – Visitor survey reveals strong interest – DLG Spotlights, DLG Expert Stages...
BAU researchers develop new colored-meat chicken line after 15 years of work
Researchers at Bangladesh Agricultural University (BAU) have developed a new chicken subtype that produces colored meat after 15 years of continuous research, according to...
UK opens funded poultry biosecurity reviews under Animal Health and Welfare Pathway
Poultry producers in England can now apply for funded biosecurity reviews through the Animal Health and Welfare Pathway (AHWP), following the opening of applications...
Aviagen TMEA marks leadership transition as Sergio Illán. Succeeds Tom Exley
Aviagen® TMEA (Türkiye, Middle East and Africa) is marking a new chapter in its regional leadership as Sergio Illán succeeds Tom Exley as President...
France: extreme heat causes hundreds of thousands of losses in poultry farms
The heatwave affecting France has caused the death of hundreds of thousands of birds on farms, putting significant strain on carcass collection services. In...
Bird flu spreads in Nepal: over 600,000 poultry culled
Nepal is facing growing concerns over the spread of avian influenza, with outbreaks reported across the Kathmandu Valley and increasing scrutiny over containment measures...
Newcastle disease virus evolution and control strategies
Newcastle disease virus is continuously evolving, and molecular techniques allow the classification of vaccine and field strains in numerous genotypes and subgenotypes, although a...
VIV Africa returns to Kigali as registration opens for 2026 edition
Industry professionals can now secure their free badge ahead of the show taking place on 7–8 October at the Kigali Convention Centre.
VIV Africa, part...
Holding Familia Safir expands production capacity with EUR 16.5 million acquisition
Romanian poultry producer Holding Familia Safir has completed the acquisition of poultry production sites in Tătărăști and Parincea, in Bacău county, as well as...
Poland remains Europe’s HPAI hotspot with 102 poultry outbreaks in spring 2026
Between 28 February and 4 June 2026, Poland remained the European country most affected by highly pathogenic avian influenza (HPAI) in poultry, according to...
Rabobank raises global poultry growth forecast for 2026 to 3–3.5%
The global poultry industry continues to expand, prompting RaboResearch to raise its outlook for 2026. In its Global Poultry Quarterly Q3 2026, Rabobank increased...
European Union: poultry and products semi-annual. The report is out
The USDA semi-annual report on EU poultry forecasts growth in chicken meat production for 2026. It highlights production gains amid easing disease pressures and...
First European detection of H9N2 clade G5.5 reported in Hungarian broiler farms
The latest avian influenza monitoring report published by the European Food Safety Authority (EFSA), the European Centre for Disease Prevention and Control (ECDC) and...
Overview of worm infestations in chickens: integrated control, preventive strategies, and novel diagnostic tools
The transition toward alternative and free-range housing systems has led to a renewed increase in helminth infection pressure in poultry production. Intestinal worms not...
Philippines launches animal vaccine programme to support ASF and avian influenza preparedness
The Philippine Department of Agriculture (DA) has launched a ₱140.9-million Animal Vaccine Development Program (AVDP) aimed at supporting the country’s livestock and poultry sectors...
France lowers HPAI risk level and lifts nationwide poultry housing measures
France has reduced its risk level for highly pathogenic avian influenza (HPAI) from moderate to negligible, ending nationwide measures that required poultry to be...
Avian influenza activity declines across Europe as spring ends
Highly pathogenic avian influenza (HPAI) activity continued to ease across Europe during spring 2026, with detections expected to remain at low levels over the...
South Africa moves to enable HPAI vaccination in poultry sector
South Africa’s Minister of Agriculture, John Steenhuisen, has moved to amend the Animal Diseases Regulations (R.2026 of 1986) to allow the introduction of vaccination...
Australian poultry industry steps up H5N1 preparedness after seabird detections
Australia’s poultry industry is strengthening biosecurity following recent H5N1 detections in seabirds in Western Australia and South Australia. No cases have been reported in...
De Heus and Hung Nhon outline poultry expansion plans in Vietnam
De Heus and Hung Nhon have outlined long-term plans to expand poultry production and processing capacity in Vietnam as part of their 2026–2036 development...
Intracare inaugurates new production facility in Veghel
Intracare officially inaugurated its new production facility in Veghel, the Netherlands, on 4 June during an event attended by Her Majesty Queen Máxima.
Employees, international...
Sharan panta: making an impact is the meaning of business
Interview with Mr. Sharan Panta, a pioneer of modern poultry farming in Nepal and founder of Uttam Poultry Farm. His enterprise leads the national...
Clean drinking water, clear rules. Hygiene meets compliance in poultry farming
There are some interesting developments taking place in Europe regarding the cleaning of drinking water in poultry production, particularly when it comes to treating...
Avian flu reaches all continents: Australia confirms second H5N1 case in wildlife
Avian influenza H5N1 has officially completed its global spread. Australia, until two days ago the only continent still free from the virus on mainland...
Zootecnica – Poultry Magazine: the new digital issue is now available
The latest issue of Zootecnica – Poultry Magazine is now available online, featuring technical, management and market insights for poultry professionals around the world.
This...
Push for local eggs in Austrian retail
Austrian poultry farmers are strongly opposing the sale of imported eggs in local supermarkets, arguing that Austria already produces enough high-quality eggs to meet...
38th Annual Australian Poultry Science Symposium
The Poultry Research Foundation, in conjunction with WPSA - Australian Branch, cordially invites you to attend the 38th Annual Australian Poultry Science Symposium to...
Canada confronts new HPAI outbreaks
WOAH has confirmed three highly pathogenic avian influenza (HPAI) outbreaks in commercial poultry in Alberta, Canada, in May 2026, affecting turkeys, chickens and ducks....
Garlic allicin as a promising alternative to antibiotics in broilers
Introduction
The poultry industry is under increasing pressure to reduce antibiotic use due to antimicrobial resistance and consumer demand for safer products. Garlic (Allium sativum)...
Lavender in crisis: Provence farmers turn to laying hens to survive
In Provence, lavender no longer guarantees a viable income for many farmers. Years of oversupply, falling prices, unstable yields, and increasingly unpredictable weather have...
VICTAM International 2026 attracts more than 7,000 industry professionals to Utrecht
VICTAM International and GRAPAS Europe returned to Jaarbeurs Utrecht, the Netherlands, from 2 to 4 June 2026, bringing together 7,038 industry professionals from 127...
Nigeria: Federal Government tightens oversight of poultry import allocations to end supply gaps and...
The Federal Government of Nigeria has announced plans to strengthen oversight of poultry import allocations and enforce stricter performance measures across the industry. The...
SPACE 2026: 40 editions dedicated to livestock farming
From September 15th to 17th, 2026, the RennesParc expo will host the 40th edition of SPACE. Three days to discover, exchange ideas, and find...
TARGAN announces sale to Merck Animal Health
TARGAN Inc, a privately held innovator in developing and commercializing biodevice solutions to improve performance outcomes for the poultry industry, today announced that it has...
Keeping birds warm and comfortable with dry litter
Though controlling litter moisture is crucial for limiting ammonia production in houses, it also helps keep birds warm during cold weather.
One of the key...
Comparison of litter, subjective moisture and friability scores to measured litter moisture content
Describing and scoring litter moisture and friability can be achieved using consistent terminology as defined in the Litter Guide, which was developed for the...
The role of the G20 in global meat production and trade. Part 1: meat...
An analysis of regional meat production patterns strikingly highlights the exceptional global and group-level importance of the populous G19 countries. The population and economic...
From vision to showroom: VIV Europe closes its 25th edition at the forefront of...
The 25th edition of the world expo from feed to food brought together the full breadth of the global animal protein industry at Jaarbeurs...
Feed management and feeding techniques explained
Feed management and feeding techniques will help to provide the right amount of nutrients at the right time. Although we are talking in this...
Layer production cycle: reaching week 100
The production cycle of laying hens conventionally ends before 80 weeks old as laying persistency declines rapidly, and cumulative egg production takes a toll...
Chinese poultry sector looks towards future with optimism
China’s poultry sector is growing steadily, driven by strong demand, lower feed costs, and government support for self-sufficiency, while major producers expand and imports...
Optimising welfare and production in laying hens through precision glycans
The welfare of laying hens is often compromised by feather pecking, a phenomenon that leads to injuries, high mortality, and poor performance. In this...
Hot weather management and nutrition for commercials
This document provides practical advice for managers to reduce the effects of heat on flocks by modifying management and nutritional practices to improve bird...
Industrial incubators market grows as poultry hatchery segment expands
A new forecast published by IndexBox indicates that the global industrial incubators market is expected to continue growing steadily through 2035, supported primarily by...
Zootecnica – Poultry Magazine: latest digital issue now online
The latest issue of Zootecnica – Poultry Magazine is now available online, with articles covering poultry production, welfare, nutrition, health, and international market developments.
This...
VIV Europe 2026 show preview: marking the 25th edition as the showroom of the...
The global feed-to-food industry converges on Utrecht for three days of innovation, conversation, and discovery.
VIV Europe 2026, the World Expo from Feed to Food,...
China lifts HPAI-related poultry export restrictions for 17 U.S. states
USDA’s Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service (APHIS) has updated its China export restrictions webpage to confirm that China lifted highly pathogenic avian influenza...
Kazakhstan poultry industry growth: broiler production, egg market, government support and export potential
The Kazakhstan poultry industry is growing rapidly and becoming one of the strongest livestock sectors in Central Asia. Over the last few years, Kazakhstan...
Avian influenza: how Italy’s pilot vaccination programme for poultry farms will work
Italy’s Ministry of Health has adopted a pilot vaccination programme against highly pathogenic avian influenza (HPAI) subtype H5 targeting selected turkey and laying hen...
Broilernet and the future of slow-growing broilers in Europe: animal welfare, sustainability, and economic...
The European broiler production sector stands at a crossroads. On one hand, growing demand for animal protein drives the need for efficiency; on the...
Paraguayan poultry meat enters the Middle East and accelerates international expansion
The approval by the United Arab Emirates opens a new stage for Paraguay’s poultry sector, which aims to position itself in high-value markets and...