Aviagen lends a hand to help with Covid testing
Global poultry breeding company Aviagen® has loaned a molecular diagnostic testing machine to a medical facility in Mobile, Ala which is suitable also for...
Compound feed production in 2021 is expected to slightly decrease
2021 EU compound feed production has been affected by the spread of animal diseases and the continuing Global grain market rally.
EU 27 compound feed...
Breast meat quality affected by wooden myopathy
Wooden breast (WB) is a myopathy that affects meat quality traits in modern broilers and it has been associated with an increased BW gain...
VIV Asia 2019 towards the future of Food Engineering
The VIV Asia show fills up the whole BITEC in Bangkok with more than 1250 exhibitors representing all species and sectors of the food...
Understanding resistance to different Infectious Bronchitis virus genotypes
In previous experiments, we have challenged major histocompatibility complex (MHC) congenic chicken lines available at UC Davis with an infectious bronchitis virus (IBV) M41...
In memory of Jim Hunnable
Jim Hunnable, born in May 1947 in Braintree (Essex), started his career in the poultry business at the age of 15 in 1962 as...
Research shows how Infectious Laryngotracheitis can spread from vaccinated flocks
The research on how Infectious Laryngotracheitis can spread from vaccinated flocks was made possible in part by an endowing Foundation gift from Claxton Poultry...
Performance, immunity and blood biochemical parameters of broiler chickens fed diets containing Kappaphycus alvarezii
Kappaphycus alvarezii (KPA) can be incorporated at 1.50% in diets for improved performance, immuno-responsiveness and blood biochemical parameters in broiler chickens.
Introduction
Kappaphycus alvarezii (KPA) is...
Aviagen strengthens customer support in Western Europe
Lorenzo Rossi becomes Regional Technical Manager for Western Europe and Stuart Thomson is named Head of Sales and Technical for UK.
Following Alan Thomson’s appointment...
NRGene to offer the first broad soy diversity & haplotype database
All-by-all full genome comparison of 30+ varieties to rapidly improve nutrition and hardiness and reduce resource requirements
NRGene, the leading genomic big data company, has...
Comparative sustainability of differing dietary amino acids and energy regimes for individual laying hens...
Poultry production has been identified as an efficient source of terrestrial, farmed animal protein. However, in tandem with all food production, sustainability into the...
Pirbright first to characterise chicken proteins thought to cause immune exhaustion
Two chicken proteins that may be involved in immune regulation of cancerous cells and viral infection, named Programmed cell death 1 (PD-1) and Programmed cell...
Integrated Microfluidic Device for rapid Avian Influenza virus capture
Rapid detection of avian influenza virus (AIV) is highly desirable during outbreaks or routine AIV surveillance.
In this project, the preliminary results in developing a...
In Observance of Earth Day USPOULTRY highlights poultry and egg farm and poultry facilities...
In observance of Earth Day, celebrated on April 22, U.S. Poultry & Egg Association highlighted two videos from its series emphasizing environmental stewardship on...
Do vaccination interventions have effects?
A study on how poultry vaccination interventions can change smallholder farmer knowledge, attitudes, and practice in villages in Kenya and Tanzania has been completed...
Midwest Poultry Federation booth sales open for 2022
Midwest Poultry Federation (MPF) is excited to welcome its annual trade show and convention “Back to the Future” at the Minneapolis Convention Center, March...
Poultry Sustainability Framework clears development milestones, set to launch in 2022
The U.S. Roundtable for Sustainable Poultry & Eggs announced that its full supply chain sustainability assessment tool can be included in chicken, turkey and...
Engineering vaccines for multiple strains of IBV
In new work funded by a Biotechnology and Biological Sciences Research Council (BBSRC) researchers at The Pirbright Institute and The Roslin Institute have published...
A new research shows persistent Salmonella strains on processing equipment
The USPOULTRY Foundation announce the completion of a funded research project at Clemson University in Clemson, S.C., in which Dr. Kay Cooksey and other...
Managing eggs and chicks from young breeders
First week mortality is often higher in chicks from very young breeders (25-30 weeks) than in chicks from older breeders. What causes these chicks...
EW Nutrition acquires BIOSTABIL product line from dsm-firmenich
EW Nutrition, a global provider of animal nutrition solutions, announced today that it has acquired the BIOMIN BIOSTABIL product line from dsm-firmenich. The deal...
Royal Pas Reform has appointed Eric Stodel as the company’s new CEO
Royal Pas Reform has appointed Eric Stodel as the company's new Chief Executive Officer (CEO), effective January 1, 2023.
Stodel (57) brings a wealth of...
A multidisciplinary research approach on Avian Influenza in Italy
The Avian Influenza epidemic of 2016-2017 had been the largest in Europe in more than 10 years. The circulating virus was a Highly Pathogenic...
Over 35 ShowCo members ready for VIV Asia 2023
Over 35 companies from the ShowCo Association will attend VIV ASIA in March (8 – 10). The association brings together leading companies that supply key...
Comparison of four injection sites for Se bacterin vaccine in commercial pullets
As commercial pullets farming transitions from rearing a bird on a single level in conventional-style housing to rearing a bird in a multi-level aviary,...
2021 IPPE Marketplace and Product Showcase
More than 70 innovative products and services to be featured through the 2021 IPPE Marketplace Innovation Station / New Product Showcase.
The digital 2021 International...
Energy utilization in broilers fed a sorghum-based diets supplemented with phytase and carbohydrases
This study was conducted to evaluate the endogenous enzyme activities and energy utilization of broilers fed sorghum-based diets supplemented with phytase and carbohydrases
Broilers were...
What is the influence of nutrition and management on egg weight?
Managing egg weight is important for farmers and can greatly vary depending on market demand. Obtaining an egg size in line with market demand...
Getting to the bottom of sex-related first week mortality in the hatchery
"Why are so many chicks dying in their first week in the hatchery?" I could hear the worry in his voice when I received...
Researchers characterize selected variant Avian Reovirus strains
USPOULTRY and the USPOULTRY Foundation announce the completion of a funded research project at the University of California, Davis, in which researchers looked to...
Poultry is king of proteins in IPC outlook
Poultry is positioned to become the world’s most consumed meat protein in 2019 as African swine fever spreads in pig herds across China.
As the...
The declining trend of salmonellosis cases in the EU has levelled off
Cases of Salmonella Enteritidis acquired in the EU have increased in humans by 3% since 2014 says the report, which is compiled by the...
EuroTier China will be back from 7 to 9 September 2020, in Chengdu
The second edition of EuroTier China will be held in Chengdu from 7-9 September 2020.
EuroTier – the world’s leading trade fair for animal production...
2020 National Safety Conference for the Poultry Industry
The poultry industry is constantly affected by change, and this year has been no exception. However, one thing is certain – employee safety remains...
A brand new system for duck and turkey egg transportation
Following the very successful EggsCargoSystem® for chicken eggs, GI-OVO has now also developed the EggsCargoSystem XL.
The XL system is specially designed for the transport...
Case report: histomoniasis in broiler breeder pullets
Histomoniasis, commonly known as blackhead disease, is caused by an anerobic protozoan parasite, Histomonas meleagridis. Histomoniasis affects all gallinaceous birds and turkeys are the...
Aviagen launches “Committed to Breeding Sustainability” presentation
Interactive document - Committed to Breeding Sustainability - highlights synergy between Aviagen’s Top 5 Commitments and the 5 UN SDGs prioritized by the IPC.
Aviagen®...
Boosting the cell-mediated immunity in chickens post-hatch via pre-hatch delivery of nucleic acids
Respiratory virus infections such as Avian Influenza, infectious laryngotracheitis and infectious bronchitis lead to high morbidity and mortality in chickens globally.
Given the limitations...
Fieragricola 2020: the countdown has started!
Just a few days to the beginning of Fieragricola 2020, which is being held at the Veronafiere Exhibition Center, Verona, Italy, from January 29th...
Roxell acquires Netherlands-based heater and fan manufacturer Holland Heater
Roxell announced that, through its owning entity CTB Legacy Holding BV, it has acquired Holland Heater. Founded in 1976, Holland Heater is a leading...
Researchers investigate how laying hens visually perceive the resources in cage-free housing
USPOULTRY and the USPOULTRY Foundation announced the completion of a funded research project at Purdue University in which researchers investigated how laying hens visually...
EuroTier and EnergyDecentral postponed to February 2021
New EuroTier exhibition dates: 9th to 12th February 2021 – The two leading international trade fairs will return with a comprehensive exhibition and accompanying...
Aviagen Turkeys Breeding Seminar – Montevarchi (AR), Italy
The 5th Italian Seminar in breeder production organized by Aviagen Turkeys (ATL), which Zootecnica International was honoured to attend, was held on May 16 at...
Reaching full potential with Innova IMPAQT
A real-time impact on performance, availability and quality
A modern poultry processing plant is a complex network of interconnecting processes operating at high speed. It...
EuroTier 2024, innovating for competitiveness in animal husbandry
EuroTier 2024 promises to be an essential platform for livestock professionals seeking to stay competitive and secure the future of their farms.
With the guiding...
Ovostella chooses Eurosilos Sirp fiberglass silos
The Ovostella agricultural company of Ghedi (BS) is a historic user of Eurosilos Sirp fiberglass silos. We interviewed the owner, Domenico Varini , to...
Midwest Poultry Federation announces new dates, new space for 2023 and beyond!
Buffalo, Minnesota: The Midwest Poultry Federation (MPF) Board of Directors is thrilled to announce its annual convention will officially move upstairs to bigger space...
The use of antibiotics in the poultry industry
Antimicrobial resistance in human and animal isolates in the E.U. remains a significant problem despite the bans of antibiotic growth promoters and the reductions...
Most significant animal health threats in Europe
PROHEALTH, the largest European Commission-funded livestock agriculture research project ended up having identified the most common and costly animal health threats and potential solutions...
Biosecurity measures and new vaccines to combat the spread of bird flu
The recent H5N6 bird flu outbreak is confined to the south of England, partly due to the introduction of an Avian Influenza Protection Zone...
Aviagen breaks ground on new Tennessee feed processing facility
Global poultry breeding company Aviagen® will break ground this month on a new state-of-the-art feed processing facility (feed mill) in Pikeville, Tenn. The new...
Improving poultry products safety
The research is part of the Association’s comprehensive research program encompassing all phases of poultry and egg production and processing.
Dr. Hong Zhuang at...
The role of mechanistic theory in delaying the development of NSPases
This brief paper attempts to review the history of development of the mechanistic theories for NSPases and how this has possibly delayed advances.
NSPase feed...
Reasons for preventing the build-up of biofilm
The consequences of biofilm in the drinking line are generally underestimated, while optimal production results mainly depend on good drinking water quality.
Hygiene is an...
Susceptibility of antibiotics used in commercial farms in Peru
Antibiotics are used in treatment of respiratory diseases mainly caused by secondary bacterial infections such as Escherichia coli.
The widely use of antibiotics in...
How can hatcheries lessen the impact of Covid-19?
The world is currently experiencing a pandemic caused by a coronavirus, Covid-19. While the virus probably originated in animals, it appears that it only...
Automatic laying nests require good management
Martin Barten, senior hatchery specialist form Pas Reform Hatchery Technologies, tells his experience about a good management of the automatic laying nests.
“Pas Reform’s involvement...
Trials show oregano essential oil supports anticoccidial vaccination
Oregano essential oil, well-documented for its antimicrobial action when included in the diets of various poultry species, has been found to be particularly effective...
Aviagen Slower-Growing Breeds get stamp of approval by Italian Ministry of Agriculture
Rowan Range birds recognized for welfare and quality, as market demand grows in Italy.
The Ranger Gold™ and Rowan Ranger® birds in Aviagen®’s Rowan Range®...
Animal breeding reduces environmental impacts
Results of a study show that breeding reduces environmental impacts of animal products by about 1% per year. This is achieved without specific selection...
Moba takes precautionary measures due to coronavirus
Health and safety is key: due to coronavirus, Moba has announced that it will be taking
precautionary measures for the health and safety of its...
Influenza antibodies made by Pirbright reduce disease in chickens
Scientists at The Pirbright Institute have engineered synthetic antibody
molecules that can be administered to poultry to reduce the symptoms of Influenza, as well as...
Mediterranean poultry sector outlook in the global market
Poultry sector gained in 2017 the leading position in the world meat sector surpassing for the first-time pig meat production.
This position is expected...
SPACE 2020, an international insight into the latest livestock industry’s innovations
The 34th edition of SPACE will be held from Tuesday 15 to
Friday 18 September 2020 at Rennes Parc-Expo, in France.
SPACE takes place in one of...
Modest growth, environmental progress emerge in annual chicken industry data
Delmarva's meat chicken industry processed 4.2 billion pounds of Delmarva-raised chickens in 2017, resulting in a wholesale value of $3.4 billion, according to new...
Non-antibiotic intestinal interventions
As the countdown towards implementation of the FDA’s Guidance for Industry 213 continues, interest in non-antibiotic intestinal interventions has increased. Earliest efforts in this...
Managing the risk makes the difference in mycotoxin control
A webinar on the results of the 2017 harvest analyses in terms of mycotoxin contamination has been recently held. Two experts on the matter...
Formulating layer diets beyond the least-cost model
Due to the high cost of feed for poultry, there is continuous pressure to formulate ‘least-cost’ diets that meet nutritional requirements. However, the main...
Two videos from its series emphasizing environmental stewardship on poultry and egg farms
In observance of Earth Day, U.S. Poultry & Egg Association (USPOULTRY) is highlighting two videos from its series emphasizing environmental stewardship on poultry and...
Infectious bursal disease viruses may swap genetic material during infection
Live cell imaging has been used by researchers at The Pirbright Institute to reveal new information about how different strains of infectious bursal disease virus...
Protozoal management in turkeys
The two turkey protozoa that cause significant animal welfare and economic distress include various Eimeria species of coccidia and Histomonas meleagridis. For coccidia, oral...
Whole Genome Sequencing
Free Whole Genome Sequencing webinar series, launching Jan. 23. Whole Genome Sequencing is an increasingly valuable tool for the poultry and other industries, with an...
TU/e and Marel partner up in new AI lab
The highly acclaimed Eindhoven University of Technology (TU/e) in the Netherlands has set up a new Artificial Intelligence (AI) lab, together with four industrial...
MOU signed to support growth in global egg and poultry industries
The International Egg Commission (IEC) and International Poultry Council (IPC) have signed a renewed Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) to strengthen their longstanding relationship and...
EU-Brazil partnership for sustainable soy
The third meeting since the signature of the Memorandum of Understanding on a Brazil-EU partnership for sustainable soy took place on 21 November 2018...
Growth begins in the gut
In the race to replace antibiotics on Canadian poultry farms, some producers have successfully adopted yeast-based prebiotic supplements. But there’s more potential to enhance...
Pigs and chickens are not susceptible to SARS-CoV-2
The German Friederich Loeffler Institute has recently published the first results of their study on SARS-CoV-2. Whether SARS-CoV-2 can also infect other animal species...
IPC support the responsible use of antibiotics
The World Antimicrobial Awareness Week (WAAW) 2020, 18 – 24 november promotes awareness in use of antibiotics and on global antimicrobial resistance.
The WAAW, promoted...
The EU rural poultry sector contributes to sustainable and resilient food system
More than 150 participants followed the European Rural Poultry Association’s webinar on “Rural Poultry at the heart of the European Green Deal” on February...
Research reveals method to improve Escherichia coli vaccines
A funded research project at the University of Georgia in Athens, Ga. was completed, in which researchers revealed a method to improve Escherichia coli...
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Case report of E. meleagrimitis infection in turkeys
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