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...
The use of enzymes in broiler chicken diets
The use of exogenous enzymes in broiler nutrition is a well‑established strategy to enhance feed efficiency, reduce production costs, and mitigate the environmental impact...
WPSA.IT announces Joint European Symposia for September 2027: XXIst Egg, XXVIIth Poultry Meat, and...
The Italian Branch of the World’s Poultry Science Association is pleased to announce that Verona will host three major European Symposia in September 2027. The...
New Zealand moves to require bird flu biosecurity plans for poultry farms
New Zealand is set to tighten farm-level preparedness for highly pathogenic avian influenza, with regulations that would require commercial poultry operators to develop and...
FAO adopts global action plan for sustainable livestock transformation
OneHealthFAO Member countries have adopted the Global Plan of Action for Sustainable Livestock Transformation (GPA) during the 30th Session of the Committee on Agriculture...
USPOULTRY Hatchery-Breeder Clinic highlights flock health, performance and leadership
The 2026 USPOULTRY Hatchery-Breeder Clinic brought together poultry industry professionals to explore the latest advances in breeder management, hatchery performance and flock health. The...
Zootecnica – Poultry Magazine: the new digital issue is now available
The latest issue of Zootecnica – Poultry Magazine is now available online, featuring technical articles, practical management insights and the latest developments from the...
Botswana launches regular weekly hatching egg exports to Mozambique
Botswana has marked a new milestone for its poultry sector with the official launch of a regular weekly export programme supplying 90,000 hatching eggs...
Indonesia asks feed mills to hold price increases as ministry steers soybean meal imports...
Indonesia’s Ministry of Agriculture has urged feed mills to postpone planned price increases, as the government tries to ease pressure on poultry producers facing...
Genetic immunity to avian influenza: new FFAR–Iowa State–CSIRO project
Highly pathogenic avian influenza (HPAI) continues to pose a structural threat to the U.S. poultry industry, causing billions of dollars in economic losses, production...
El Niño raises fresh uncertainty for global feed markets
Weather patterns do not usually dominate discussions in the poultry industry. This year may prove different.
With El Niño now established in the equatorial Pacific,...
Inhouse Farming Feed & Food Convention 2027: registration now open for exhibitors
21-22 April 2027, Congress Center Hamburg (CCH), Germany – International DLG conference and business platform for the feed and food systems of the future...
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...