New avian influenza vaccine trials begin in UK
New targeted trial in turkeys will test vaccine efficacy as part of fight to protect wild and captive birds
Highly pathogenic avian influenza (HPAI) vaccine trials have started today (Thursday...
Partial house brooding design and management for broiler breeders
The importance of the brooding period cannot be overemphasized. The first 14 days of a chick’s life set the precedent for good performance. Extra...
FAO Global Dialogue in Brazil Puts Avian Influenza at the Top of the Agend
The Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO), together with the Brazilian Ministry of Agriculture and Livestock, hosted the first global multi-sector...
Better for birds, the earth, and you: Kipster’s egg
In the United States, as of March 2024, 40% of eggs produced are cage-free. While the cage-free movement has gained momentum worldwide, one company...
Belgium orders poultry indoors as bird flu resurgence sweeps across Europe and beyond
Belgian authorities have ordered all poultry to be kept indoors starting Thursday, following the detection of new H5N1 avian influenza outbreaks, as Europe and...
Infectious Laryngotracheitis (ILT) Advisory – City of Kingston
The Feather Board Command Centre (FBCC) is issuing an Infectious Laryngotracheitis (ILT) biosecurity advisory for an approximate 10 km area in the City of Kingston.
FBCC...
FEFAC warns of looming soy supply disruptions under EU’s EUDR proposal
The European Feed Manufacturers’ Federation (FEFAC) has issued an urgent warning to EU agriculture ministers over the risk of severe soy supply disruptions resulting...
Global Livestock Leaders Unite Behind Common Sustainability Principles
The International Poultry Council (IPC) has joined partners across the global livestock community in endorsing the newly launched Common Principles and Actions for Sustainable...
EU and Ukraine move toward deeper trade integration with new deal on agri-food tariffs
The European Council has approved a landmark decision to reduce or eliminate customs duties on a range of Ukrainian agri-food products, strengthening trade ties...
Welfare indicators for hens and chickens
The evaluation of animal welfare in poultry farms requires a multidimensional approach that encompasses resource-, management-, and animal-based indicators. This combined approach allows for...
AVEC General Assembly in Copenhagen: Europe’s Poultry Sector Demands Fair Trade, Simpler Rules and...
AVEC, the Association of Poultry Processors and Poultry Trade in the EU, concluded its 67th General Assembly last week in Copenhagen, hosted by the...
Priming young birds for gut health and resilience
This brief review focuses on the types of fibre that the nutritionist should be considering and how a phase feeding strategy should not only...
JBS invests $70 million to re-enter Paraguay’s poultry market
Global meat giant JBS is making a major return to Paraguay’s poultry industry, announcing a $70 million investment over the next two years to...
Effect of some biological factors on the performance of broiler breeder hens
This study was carried out at the Poultry Research and Development Unit, El Wadi Company Farms and Poultry Nutrition Laboratory, Environmental Studies and Research...
Breeding sustainability into everyday progress: Aviagen launches 2024 Sustainability Report
Environmental, economic, and social sustainability in action
Aviagen® is pleased to introduce its 2024 Sustainability Report outlining how sustainability is built into everyday decisions across...
The evolution of poultry prophylaxis: effectiveness and precision in the service of animal health
In modern poultry farming, the efficiency of prophylactic operations is no longer assessed solely in terms of speed, but also in terms of dosing...
Electron beam vaccines show promise as alternative to antibiotics in poultry health
The University of Arkansas has received a $100,000 research grant to advance a novel approach to poultry vaccination: electron beam (e-beam) inactivated vaccines. The...
Early bird flu outbreak raises concerns in Europe and North America
The current outbreak of bird flu cases, affecting high numbers of wild birds and poultry farms across Europe and North America, is happening at...
Stepping into barn digitalization
Technification of poultry barns is a growing priority for most producers to support precision farming practices. Although such improvements can ease flock management and...
England Extends Mandatory Housing Order for All Poultry from 6 November
The UK Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs (Defra) has announced that mandatory housing measures to protect poultry and other captive birds from...
Welfare of turkeys on farm
EFSA assesses the welfare of turkeys on farm
EFSA’s scientists have reviewed the latest evidence on the welfare of turkeys and provided a scientific opinion to...
Eu recognizes Brazil as bird flu free—exports scheduled to resume
The European Union officially acknowledged Brazil as free from avian influenza, clearing the way for the phased resumption of Brazilian chicken meat exports. This...
The use of moringa oleifera leaf meal (MOLM) and its extract in low protein...
The objective of the present study was to evaluate the effect of incorporating different levels of MOLM and its extract - as natural antioxidants...
Leading industry professionals represent Aviagen Turkeys Ltd at the Turkey Science & Production Conference
Aviagen® Turkeys (ATL) continues to support and sponsor the 18th TSPC conference, which will take place at Carden Park Hotel on the 10th to...
Achieving good welfare outcomes for broiler breeders begins at placement
Brooding is the critical early stage of a chicken’s life, typically covering the first few weeks after hatching. During this time, chicks are highly...
When the gut rebels: the challenge of chronic inflammation in laying hens
In the poultry industry, intestinal health is a cornerstone for achieving high production yields, feed efficiency, and disease resistance. One of the issues that...
Common mistakes in turkeys breeder farms. Part 1
In turkey breeder farms, very different tasks have to be performed in a daily routine, which, both in terms of variety and number, may...
EU egg market dashboard: week 12, 2026
According to the European Commission egg market dashboard, the average EU price for Class A eggs at packing stations in week 12 of 2026...
Avian influenza diagnostics in foxes provide valuable addition to mammal surveillance
Research by Wageningen Bioveterinary Research (WBVR) and the Dutch Wildlife Health Centre (DWHC) shows that foxes in the province of Friesland can become infected...
Reducing emissions in pig and poultry production
10–13 November 2026 in Hanover – Guiding theme: “Intelligence in animal farming” – Comprehensive technical program – DLG Spotlight: Emission Reduction – eurotier.com
Reducing emissions...
Avec concludes 67th General Assembly in Copenhagen: EU poultry sector urges fair trade, simplification,...
AVEC, the Association of Poultry Processors and Poultry Trade in the EU, concluded its 67th General Assembly on 7th September hosted by the Danish...
EFSA’s scientific opinion on welfare of turkeys on farm
Turkeys are raised for meat production in large flocks across the EU, mainly in indoor housing. Systems with covered veranda and outdoor range are...
Water quality
This Aviagen Brief has been written specifically for producers in Asia and the Middle East where typical ambient temperatures can range from below freezing...
Aviagen East Africa Empowers Poultry Professionals at 2025 Training Module in Nairobi
EDINBURGH, Scotland. – Aviagen® East Africa successfully hosted its annual Training Module Program from October 6 - 10, 2025, at Ole Sereni Hotel in...
Axel Aguayo joins Hubbard as Technical Sales Manager Spain & Portugal
EMEA – Hubbard is pleased to announce the appointment of Axel Aguayo as Technical Sales Manager for Spain and Portugal. Axel is based in...
Broiler chickens and transport: more space doesn’t improve animal welfare
When we talk about animal welfare, the first thing that usually comes to mind is space. Most people instinctively think that giving chickens more...
FEFAC marks halfway milestone with 5th Feed Sustainability Charter Progress Report
The European feed industry has reached a key milestone in its sustainability journey as FEFAC (the European Feed Manufacturers’ Federation) published the 5th edition...
EU compound feed production market forecast 2025
FEFAC market experts forecast continued stability in the EU compound feed production market for 2025. The total industrial compound feed production in the EU27...
Registration Open: 31st FEFAC Congress – 19-21 May 2026, Bucharest, Romania
FEFAC, the European Feed Manufacturers’ Federation, is pleased to announce that registrations for the 31st FEFAC Congress are now open. The Congress will be...
The dynamics of global meat production. An analysis of the period from 2000 to...
Global meat production increased by almost 270 million mt1, or 268% between 1970 and 2023. Examining the development by meat type reveals that the...
Serious Listeria infections rising in Europe, EU report warns
Changing diets and an ageing population may be contributing to a rise in serious Listeria infections across Europe, according to the new EU One...
VIV Health & Nutrition Asia 2026 brings together innovation and business across the animal...
The total animal feed and health event for Asia returns to BITEC, Bangkok, 10-12 March 2026
VIV Health & Nutrition Asia 2026 is set to...
SPACE 2025 Breaks Records and Puts Innovation at the Center of Animal Farming
The 39th edition of SPACE, held from 16 to 18 September 2025 at the Rennes Exhibition Centre, will be remembered as a record-breaking year...
“Poultry Protein – We can’t live without it,” 2026 Latin American Poultry Summit session...
The highly anticipated 2026 Latin American Poultry Summit is set to bring together leading voices from across the Americas to explore the future of...
Avian influenza: detections in birds decline across the EU
Detections of highly pathogenic avian influenza (HPAI) in birds in Europe have started to decline, following an autumn and winter period in which HPAI...
New avian flu outbreak detected on a farm in the Urgell region (Catalonia)
The Government of Catalonia has confirmed the detection of a new case of avian influenza on a poultry farm located within the surveillance radius...
Aviagen Kft Awards Kekava Foods for Standout Ross 308 Welfare and Performance, Launching new...
Kekava’s Bauska farms in Latvia attain broiler EPEF scores up to 480 and a 5.3% increase in liveability
Kekava Foods has become the first member...
VIV MEA 2025 Returns to Abu Dhabi With 500+ Exhibitors
VIV MEA 2025, the leading trade show and knowledge platform for animal protein production and agribusiness in the Middle East and Africa, will return...
Global Livestock Leaders Unite Behind Common Sustainability Principles
The International Poultry Council (IPC) has joined partners across the global livestock community in endorsing the newly launched Common Principles and Actions for Sustainable...
USPOULTRY Releases Updated Report of Antibiotic Stewardship Within US Poultry Production
Updated research, supported by the U.S. Poultry & Egg Association (USPOULTRY) and the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA), was released today quantifying the...
VIV Select India 2026 show preview: marking a new chapter for the country’s livestock...
Global expertise meets local partnerships, the three-day show introduces a complete feed‑to‑food platform for India’s fastest-growing agribusiness sector
VIV Select India 2026 takes place from...
UK suspends certain argentine poultry imports following HPAI outbreak
The United Kingdom has suspended imports of specific poultry commodities from Argentina following the confirmation of a highly pathogenic avian influenza (HPAI) outbreak.
Argentine authorities...
Royal Jaarbeurs at FAO 2025: Innovation, Inclusion, and Collaboration Key to Livestock Transformation
At the Second FAO Global Conference on Sustainable Livestock Transformation, held in Rome from 29 September to 1 October 2025, Jeroen van Hooff, President...
Researchers evaluate utilizing carbonized feathers in visible light-responsive photocatalytic reactors for poultry odor control
TUCKER, Ga. – March 5, 2026 – USPOULTRY and the USPOULTRY Foundation announce a newly finalized research project which uses feather-derived activated carbon and...
From animal feed to health: VIV Health & Nutrition Asia 2026 concludes on a...
Three days of discovery, connection, and business at Asia’s most focused animal nutrition and health event — co-located with VICTAM Asia, GRAPAS Asia, and...
Aviagen TMEA Hosts First Aviagen Association Meeting in Germany
From 02–07 September, the Aviagen® Türkiye, Middle East & Africa (TMEA) team successfully hosted their inaugural Aviagen Association meeting in Bremen, Germany, bringing together...
Thoughts on diet energy. Definitions, requirements and alternatives
Energy is by far our most expensive nutrient, yet surprisingly we never receive guarantees when we trade ingredients or manufacture diets. Energy level dictates...
A European campaign for a successful French poultry label
The European communication campaign launched in autumn 2025 by SYNALAF follows the economic recovery of the sector which began in 2024.
On October 8, 2025,...
Dr. Hannah Muus joins Hubbard as Technical Manager and Poultry Nutritionist Northern Europe
EMEA – Hubbard is pleased to announce that Dr. Hannah Muus has been appointed as Technical Manager and Poultry Nutritionist for Northern Europe. Hannah...
IPWA Launches Welfarelab2050 at IPPE
ATLANTA, GA — The International Poultry Welfare Alliance (IPWA) will launch WelfareLab, a new multi-stage global initiative designed to align poultry welfare science, policy,...
Adding value into the poultry food chain
Enhancing efficiency, sustainability and consumer engagement are three cornerstones to increase profitability by adding value into the poultry food chain. All together are necessary...
Orbem secures €55.5 million to expand AI-powered MRI technology for poultry hatcheries
Orbem has raised €55.5 million in Series B funding to accelerate the development and global expansion of its AI-driven magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) technology...
Slovenia’s Jata Emona Farms Earn Ross 150 Club Status
Four farms from Jata Emona in Slovenia have earned a place in the prestigious Ross® 150 Club, a recognition reserved for breeder growers who...
Strengthening child nutrition in Ethiopia through local egg powder production
The IEF is providing expert guidance to UNICEF to establish a new egg powder processing plant, which is currently in transit to Ethiopia for...
Avian influenza spreads across Nepal’s poultry sector
Nepal is facing a serious escalation of avian flu outbreaks, with more than 100,000 birds culled across multiple districts as authorities battle the spread...
World Bank invests US$12m in Ghana’s poultry and US$75m in cocoa
The World Bank has launched two major interventions in Ghana to strengthen key agricultural sectors. Under the West Africa Food Systems Resilience Programme (FSRP),...
Nigeria: rising chick costs and supply constraints weigh on egg production outlook
Nigeria’s poultry sector is facing renewed pressure as a sharp increase in day-old chick prices and ongoing supply constraints begin to affect farm-level decisions...
First H5N1 bird flu cases confirmed in California elephant seals
In a worrying first for California, tests have confirmed H5N1 bird flu in seven recently weaned elephant seal pups at Año Nuevo State Park,...
Giordano Holding acquires a majority stake in INDIV
A strategic step that strengthens the Group’s international presence across the American markets
Giordano Holding based in Caraglio Italy is pleased to announce the acquisition...
Aviagen appoints Clara Goldman as Global Director of Export, Logistics & Trade Compliance
Experienced leader to strengthen global trade, compliance, and security of supply
HUNTSVILLE, Ala. – Mar. 3, 2026 – Aviagen® has appointed Clara Goldman as Global...
Daniel Gomes joined Hubbard as Asia Business Manager
Asia – Hubbard is pleased to announce that Daniel Gomes has been appointed as Asia Business Manager. Daniel is based in Bangkok and reports...
Aviagen recognizes four Greek producers with Ross 162 club Honors
Honors presented at Cooperative of Pindos APSI annual members gathering in Greece
EDINBURGH, Scotland - Aviagen® announces that four parent stock farmers from Greece’s Cooperative...
Visitor registration is now open for VICTAM International 2026 and GRAPAS Europe. Celebrating...
Utrecht, The Netherlands - 29 January 2026 Visitor registration is now open for VICTAM International 2026 and GRAPAS Europe 2026
The premier international event for...
Cobb Strengthens Veterinary Team with Addition of Dr. Montana Oubre
Siloam Springs, Ark.: Cobb-Vantress, LLC, a global leader in poultry genetics, proudlyannounces the appointment of Dr. Montana Oubre as Senior Veterinarian—a strategic move that...
The new digital edition of Zootecnica – Poultry Magazine is now online
The latest issue of Zootecnica – Poultry Magazine is now available, featuring technical articles on poultry nutrition, health and production management.
This edition includes a...
Sustainable Livestock Intergroup on reducing emissions in monogastric livestock farming with circular feed and...
On 30 April, the European Parliament Sustainable Livestock Intergroup holds an event “How can circular feed and feed additives be deployed to reduce emissions...
$7,000 USPOULTRY Foundation Student Recruiting Grant awarded to Wilkes Community College
The USPOULTRY Foundation has awarded a $7,000 student recruiting grant to Wilkes Community College (WCC) in Wilkesboro, N.C. WCC is a two-year institution offering...
Overcoming frontiers in environmental sustainability
Recent concerns about the impact of the poultry industry on the environment and natural resources are putting pressure on the supply chain to produce...
EFSA annual report on avian influenza
In November 2025, the European Food Safety Authority (EFSA) presented the annual report on avian influenza covering 2024. Data were collected from all EU...
Technical program at EuroTier 2026 addresses international topics
10–13 November 2026 in Hanover, Germany – Guiding theme: “Intelligence in animal farming” – DLG Spotlights, DLG Expert Stages and networking events – Premiering...
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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...
