Australia’s Victoria lifts poultry housing restrictions amid ongoing H5N1 risk
Victoria, Australia, lifted its temporary poultry housing requirements on 16 October 2026, after nearly ten weeks of restrictions aimed at reducing the risk of...
Brazil confirms Newcastle disease outbreak at turkey farm in Santa Catarina
Brazil has confirmed an outbreak of Newcastle disease at a commercial turkey farm in Nova Itaberaba, in the southern state of Santa Catarina. Agriculture...
China’s poultry industry is redefining its role in the global value chain
For years, China’s poultry sector has been viewed primarily through the lens of its enormous domestic demand. As rising incomes, urbanisation and changing dietary...
EU egg imports rise 82% as exports fall in first half of 2026
EU imports of eggs and egg products from third countries rose by 82.2% in the first half of 2026. Exports fell by 18.5%, and...
Traceability in hatcheries: from compliance to strategic advantage
In today’s poultry industry, traceability is becoming a cornerstone of compliance, performance and reputation. As hatcheries scale up and face growing pressure from retailers...
2026 USPOULTRY Live Production, Welfare & Biosecurity seminar highlights technology, bird welfare and biosecurity
The 2026 USPOULTRY Live Production, Welfare & Biosecurity Seminar brought together industry professionals to explore challenges and opportunities impacting poultry production. The program provided...
VIV Africa 2026 concludes in Kigali, connecting African markets with international industry expertise
The fifth edition put business, knowledge, investment, and market access at the center of three days of industry exchange.
VIV Africa 2026 concluded in Kigali...
Thyme leads poultry herb research, while evidence on antimicrobial resistance remains limited
A scoping review of 38 experimental studies found repeated positive signals for thyme, rosemary and peppermint on growth performance and gut microbiota, but heterogeneous...
Safeguarding the egg market: how disease control protects food security
As one of the most affordable and nutritious protein sources available, eggs play a vital role in feeding the world’s growing population. Yet this...
Newcastle disease: fourth outbreak in the Utiel area raises concerns for Valencia’s poultry sector
A fourth outbreak of Newcastle disease has been confirmed in the Utiel livestock district, in Spain’s Valencia province. The latest case was detected on...
USDA raises US poultry production and export forecasts for 2026 and 2027
The October WASDE report lifts output forecasts for broilers, turkeys and eggs. Turkey price forecasts move higher, while broiler and egg prices are revised...
The impact of geographic origin on the nutritional profile and protein quality of soybean...
Global projections indicate that the world population will reach 9.7 billion by 2050, and that demand for animal protein will increase by 14% and...
Hubbard Brings Latin American Poultry Producers Together for Breeder Seminar in Miami
Four-day Hubbard Efficiency Plus seminar combines poultry expertise and shared experience to strengthen breeder management, bird welfare and robustness.
Campinas, SP, Brazil – Hubbard® was...
Japan’s egg prices at record highs amid rising feed costs and avian influenza concerns
The average retail price of eggs in Japan reached 309 yen for a pack of 10 in September, matching the previous record high. Rising...
New EU emission rules to cover almost twice as many poultry farms
On 8 October 2026 the European Commission adopted the operating rules that set maximum values for ammonia emissions and for nitrogen and phosphorus excretion...
Medium-chain fatty acids and Salmonella Infantis control in broilers: effects on gut health and...
Introduction
Salmonella Infantis has become one of the most relevant food safety challenges facing the poultry sector. In recent years, this serovar has gained increasing...
Zootecnica September 2026: read the digital edition
The September 2026 English edition of Zootecnica – Poultry Magazine is available online, with articles on poultry health, nutrition and international markets.
This issue examines...
World Egg Day 2026 celebrates 30 years of egg nutrition
Today, 9 October, World Egg Day marks its 30th anniversary, celebrating the nutritional value of eggs and their important role in healthy, balanced diets...
Rest and movement to improve birds’ welfare and performance. How to manage light and...
When thinking about environmental enrichments in commercial broiler production houses, one might rightfully think of any provisions given to the birds so they can...
APHA urges vigilance as Salmonella threat persists in Great Britain
The Animal and Plant Health Agency (APHA) is urging poultry producers in Great Britain to keep biosecurity and testing standards high, despite regulated Salmonella...
Thailand asks firms to cut egg exports by up to 50% after floods kill...
Thailand’s Commerce Ministry has asked egg exporters to curb overseas shipments after severe flooding killed around three million hens and disrupted supplies in several...
2027 Latin American Poultry Summit to explore innovation and the future of poultry production
Poultry industry leaders from across Latin America and around the world will gather for the 2027 Latin American Poultry Summit, held in conjunction with...
Butyrate in layer diets: positive pooled effects, wide variation between studies
Across 29 controlled trials, dietary butyrate was associated with significant pooled improvements in egg production and several quality traits. Results varied considerably between studies,...
Poultry growth forecast rises to 3.5%, but oversupply weighs on prices
RaboResearch has raised its 2026 growth forecast for global poultry production to 3.5%. In several markets, output is rising faster than demand, while feed...
EU chicken meat production forecast to reach 13 million tonnes in 2027
The September FAS outlook projects further growth in EU chicken meat production and consumption. Its forecast of lower imports assumes that Brazilian supplies remain...
VIV Africa 2026 show preview: poultry innovation, dairy growth, and industry expertise take center...
The fifth edition brings regional and international suppliers, industry experts, and decision-makers together across poultry, dairy, and agriculture
VIV Africa 2026 returns to the Kigali...
Incubator temperature accuracy: the 0.2 °c that determines your chick quality
Walk into any technologically advanced hatchery today and you will see sophisticated single-stage/multi-stage incubators, automatic controllers, modern ventilation systems, smooth-running fans, and digital touchscreens...
India’s ethanol push squeezes poultry margins via maize prices
India’s growing use of maize for ethanol is adding another layer of pressure to a market already crucial for poultry producers. As demand from...
Brazilian chicken meat: EU audit positive, but imports remain suspended
A positive signal from Brussels for Brazil on the antimicrobial front, but chicken meat exports to the European Union cannot resume yet. On 28...
Food security is security: AVEC calls for fewer barriers and fair competition for European...
Brussels, 29 September 2026 — AVEC, the Association of Poultry Processors and Poultry Trade in the EU, concluded its 68th General Assembly, hosted by...
Avian influenza: new global framework links poultry disease control with wildlife and public health
FAO, WHO, WOAH and CMS call for faster exchange of surveillance data and sustained funding for prevention.
Sharing surveillance data and virus samples more promptly...
Petersime launches Unistreamer™: intelligent incubators engineered for chick uniformity and full traceability
Petersime proudly announces the launch of UniStreamer™, its next-generation range of single-stage incubators. Designed to meet the poultry industry’s rising demand for product consistency,...
Hubbard launches its new website
Global – Hubbard is very proud to announce the launch of its new website, replacing the company’s previous site with a modern, informative and...
The role of the G20 group in global meat production and trade. Part 4:...
In three previous articles (Windhorst, 2026a, 2026b, 2026c) the role of the G20 countries in global meat production and trade on a continental and...
French eggs: victims of their own success
According to the CNPO (National Committee for the Promotion of Eggs), which held a press conference on 12 February 2026 in Paris to review...
India leverages cost advantages, but geopolitical tensions affect its egg exports
India has experienced a surge in egg production over the past decade, driven by government initiatives and private investments in large-scale layer units, fueled...
Avian influenza detections fall, but autumn migration calls for vigilance
Only two outbreaks were reported in European poultry between early June and late August 2026. The seasonal picture is favourable, but the expected increase...
EuroTier 2026: poultry innovation focuses on automation, artificial intelligence and monitoring
DLG (German Agricultural Society) has announced the winners of the Innovation Award EuroTier 2026. This year, 176 innovations were recognised by the independent DLG...
EuroTier 2026: biosecurity, AI and efficient management at the heart of future livestock farming
Avian influenza, cost volatility, automation and new technologies are reshaping the livestock sector. For poultry farming, disease prevention and biosecurity are emerging as key...
Key threats to poultry gut health
Assuring optimal gut health across production phases is a cornerstone to safeguard poultry performance and wellbeing. Despite being a health and welfare problem, gut...
Remembering Dr James “Jim” McKay
It is with deep regret that friends and former colleagues of Dr James “Jim” McKay note his death on 9 September 2026, following recurrent...
Trends, standards and research directions for the future of laying hen welfare
The Western egg industry is transitioning to cage-free housing, creating new welfare challenges for hens genetically adapted to battery cages. Research highlights that early-life...
#NoBirdFlu: EFSA and European Commission announce practical resources to reduce bird flu risk
As Europe prepares for the autumn bird migration season, the European Food Safety Authority (EFSA) and the European Commission have released a range of...
Cleaning and disinfection of poultry house: a key step in poultry farm biosecurity
Biosecurity is a major issue in poultry farming today. Failures in biosecurity can lead to significant economic losses: lower animal production, mortality, poor egg...
WEO Awards 2026 Celebrate Outstanding Achievements Across Global Egg Industry
The World Egg Organisation (WEO) has announced the winners of its 2026 Awards, recognising outstanding leadership, innovation, marketing excellence, and contribution to the global...
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...
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The July/August 2026 issue of Zootecnica Poultry Magazine is now available.
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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 –...
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Should the US rethink its avian influenza policy?
➤ Tom Tabler, Professor and Extension Poultry Specialist, Department of Animal Science, University of Tennessee Institute of Agriculture
➤ Tanner Thornton, Graduate Research Assistant, Department...
