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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
Pathogenesis of egg infections by salmonella – Second Part
Early protection has been demonstrated after primary live vaccine administration early post-hatch but this effect is serotype-specific, while cross-protection between some serotypes has been...
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...
Overcoming challenges of antibiotic-free production
Antibiotic use once became a conventional, on-farm practice to prevent health issues and boost growth in poultry. Yet, public health concerns about rising bacteria...
Update on Waters of the US (WOTUS) Regulatory Policy
A quick search on the internet reveals the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has developed roughly 2,800 new regulations since 2009 when the current administration...
Meat and Poultry Industry Russia May 17-19, 2021 in Crocus Expo, Moscow, Russia
The Meat and Poultry Industry Russia will once again bring together companies offering innovative solutions for feed milling, hatchery, live production, processing further processing,...
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...
Revolutionizing livestock farming: Introducing VUELA | Always in control
In a world where the quality of indoor air is becoming increasingly important, TPI-Polytechniek is proud to introduce VUELA, an innovative ventilation inlet, designed...
Health prevention through electromagnetic waves: a technological solution against avian influenza
The Italian biotechnology company e4life has introduced e4life Farm - advanced devices that use electromagnetic waves to inactivate the avian influenza virus within poultry...
A review of novel biological alternatives to antibiotic therapies in poultry
As poultry producers in Australia continue to limit antibiotic use, increasing numbers of alternative therapies and chemical biosecurity products are being used to overcome...
The Poultry Pro online training resource updated and expanded
The Poultry Pro online training resource for poultry workers has been updated to include the most current information, and three new modules, called Poultry...
The effect of hot and cold hatcher temperature profiles on hatchability and chick quality
An eggshell temperature of 100°F (37.8°C) is widely accepted as optimal for embryonic development from the start of incubation up until transfer time. Eggshell...
Minnesota Turkey Meeting features COVID aid to farmers discussion
House Agriculture Committee Chairman Collin Peterson gave an update on Congressional Action.
For the first time in their 81-year history, Minnesota Turkey Growers Association (MTGA)...
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...
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...
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...
Biotica innovation drive for Canadian market
New specialty market approval, scientific forum discussion and broadened adoption are all rapidly taking shape for the Nuscience elite level feed technology platform in...
EU grains, oilseeds and feed value chain partners for a sustainable production
EU grain and oilseed trade, crushing and feed industry sectors represented by COCERAL, FEDIOL and FEFAC welcomed the European Commission Communication on Stepping up...
Frontiers in human and veterinary antibody discovery
The Pirbright Institute hosted the inaugural Comparative Veterinary Immunology Group (CVIG) meeting Frontiers in Human and Veterinary Antibody discovery on 26 and 27 November,...
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...
Cobb leaders take on new roles
The Cobb World Technical Support Team provides high-level expertise for customers about all aspects of the industry. Advising on topics ranging from parent stock...
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...
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...
Global egg prices continue to rise, with Australia and the United States at the...
Egg prices have continued to climb worldwide, according to the latest report from GlobalProductPrices.com. Based on data collected from 80 countries, the average global...
Response of broilers fed phytase enzymes of different optimal pH ranges alone or in...
Dr. Kelley Wamsley and colleagues at the Mississippi State University Poultry Science Department recently completed a research project that investigated how broilers respond when...
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...
Italy’s poultry sector posts record consumption and growth in 2024, Unaitalia reports
Italy’s poultry sector continues its strong upward trajectory. According to data released by Unaitalia, the National Association of the Poultry Industry, production of poultry...
Purdue University Extension’s Shell Egg Academy debuts website
Shell Egg Academy (SEA), an educational opportunity for the egg industry from Purdue University Extension, is excited to announce a brand-new website.
Visit www.shelleggacademy.org to...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
World Veterinary Day – celebrating the value of vaccination
The theme of this year’s World Veterinary Day – celebrated April, 27th – was Value of Vaccination. To celebrate it, some of the vaccinology...
New board research initiative grant focused on animal welfare
$110,000 in funding for a new research grant addressing animal welfare. The topic and request for proposal were selected by the USPOULTRY board of...
House of Raeford’s affiliate Columbia Farms: leading the way in the USA
In the USA, House of Raeford’s affiliate Columbia Farms was first to adopt SmartCare™, with a Lifetime Services contract to support its state-of-the-art SmartPro™...
Research examines different dietary treatments for woody breast
USPOULTRY and the USPOULTRY Foundation announce the completion of a funded research project at Auburn University in Auburn, Alabama, in which researchers examined different...
New €8.7 million financing to boost Zambian poultry processing
The proposed poultry processing project by Zambia's biggest poultry company, Hybrid Poultry Farm Ltd (HPFL), has received a major boost after obtaining a US$10...
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...
Poultry study points to genes linked to food bug
Variation in the response of poultry to Campylobacter helps identify key genes that may provide resistance to infection.
Research has identified genes in poultry that...
Poultry gut health critical to NAE production
The production of “No Antibiotics Ever” (NAE) poultry is a common trend worldwide today. Despite scientific evidence indicating that specific antibiotic growth promoters (AGP)...
Thailand forecasts growth amid intense competition and plant relocations
Since 1970, Thailand’s chicken industry has grown remarkably, evolving from backyard farms into one of the world’s most modern broiler production sectors. Today, Thailand...
EU Poultry Market Remains Stable Despite Trade Volatility and High Prices
The EU poultry sector maintained moderate growth through mid-2025, according to the latest Poultry Market Situation report released by the European Commission. Despite continued...
Towards the future of food engineering
VIV Asia is back on 13-15 March 2019 as the leading Feed to Food international show in Asia. The grand show preview took place...
First-Ever Report of antimicrobial ase across U.S. broiler chickens and turkeys
Dramatic antimicrobial usage changes and improved antimicrobial stewardship.
The new report shows dramatic reductions of turkey and broiler chicken antimicrobial use over a five-year timeframe....
Aviagen Kft welcomes West Balkan customers to prestigious Ross 140 Club
Aviagen® Kft customers keep scaling new heights in breeder performance, as the popular Ross® 140 Club continues to grow in the region.
During June 25-July...
Drinking Water Management in Broiler Production
Why Water Quality and System Management Matter More Than Ever
In modern broiler production, drinking water is often treated as a secondary input compared to...
Artificial structures mitigate simulated adverse pop-hole conditions
There is some evidence that commercial meat chickens prefer to access the range through ‘favoured’ pop-holes; however what makes pop-holes attractive or aversive is...
IEC’s conference highlighted the latest trends of the egg industry
For the second time Monte Carlo proved to be a fantastic conference destination and a big hit with IEC’s members old and new to...
Salmonella in British Poultry Remains Under Control, APHA Report Confirms
The latest report from the UK’s Animal and Plant Health Agency (APHA) confirms that Salmonella prevalence in poultry across Great Britain remains low, reflecting...
H&N Supports Egg Accessibility with “First 1000 Days of Life” Program
Great Eggspectations - H&N supports local production and broad availability of eggs as super-food
Eggs have been part of human history since the earliest...
Marel announces changes in its Executive Team
Marel is pleased to announce the appointment of Roger Claessens to the position of Executive Vice President of Marel Poultry, as of 1 September...
Infectious bronchitis virus shuts down cell stress signals
A new study from scientists at The Pirbright Institute and collaborators at the University of Surrey provides evidence that infectious bronchitis virus (IBV) can regulate the...
Virkon 360° Biosecurity: Helping to protect against Avian Influenza
The consequences of an Avian Influenza outbreak are immediate and financially severe. But, with thought and planning, a comprehensive biosecurity program can be easily...
Zvezdan Kičeec appointed as Sales and Technical Manager for Eastern Europe and CIS
Hubbard is very pleased to announce the appointment of Dr Zvezdan Kičeec as Sales and Technical Manager for the Eastern Europe and CIS countries.
Zvezdan...
Innovative approaches to egg sexing
The rise of specialized layer genetics in the mid-20th century introduced a lasting challenge for egg producers: identifying and culling male chicks. This practice...
62nd National Poultry Show
For more than 60 years the four feather boards, with the support of the Poultry Industry Council have built and grown an impressive national...
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...
Facco’s different solutions for feed dispensation
Facco’s feeding system is the result of years of study and experience that allowed to optimize and refine the characteristics and methods of feeding’s...
Collaborative regulatory approach can reduce antibiotic use in animal production
As global concern about the human health threat posed by antimicrobial resistance continues rises, governments continue to introduce legislation to curb antibiotic use in...
Demand for Kenya’s indigenous chicken eats into commercial broiler numbers in 2024
Kenya's broiler chicken population declined by more than 8% in 2024 due to the high cost of feed and an increasing preference for indigenous...
UK Veterinary Vaccinology Network
Veterinary researchers from around the world came together at this year’s joint UK & International Veterinary Vaccinology Network Conference on the 9-10 January 2019...
14th International Feed Regulators Meeting
The 14th annual International Feed Regulators Meeting (IFRM) organized by the International Feed Industry Federation (IFIF) in cooperation with the Food and Agriculture Organization...
Global Poultry Outlook: Strong Growth Ahead Despite Trade and Disease Pressures
The global poultry industry is heading into the final quarter of 2025 with confidence, supported by strong demand, easing feed costs, and steady production...
Feeding strategies for improved performance
When it comes to improving performance through nutrition, meeting poultry requirements in the way they want/need is paramount to fully achieve their genetic potential....
Research examines novel next generation sequencing techniques
USPOULTRY and the USPOULTRY Foundation announce the completion of a funded research project at the University of Georgia in Athens, Georgia, in which researchers...
Hy-Line International offers exclusive benchmarking program
Vision Egg analyzes customer data to emphasize flock performance and profitability.
Hy-Line International, the global leader in poultry layer genetics, provides unique support to its...
Hotraco Acquired by Munters AB
Munters AB (SE) and its business area FoodTech has acquired Hotraco with headquarters in Hegelsom (NL) from Amsterdam based family office Nedvest (NL).
Hotraco is...
SPACE 2024 : everything for animal farming
The themes of the next SPACE Expo, which will take place from September 17 to 19, 2024, confirms this positioning and ambition: 1,200 exhibitors will...
EuroTier and EnergyDecentral 2021 will take place digitally
In view of the continuing uncertain international situation in conjunction with the corona pandemic, EuroTier, the world's leading trade fair for animal production, and...
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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...
