Novel Approach Improves Poultry Welfare by Reducing Stress on Chickens
MSD Animal Health (known as Merck Animal Health within the United States and Canada) recently announced the launch of EXZOLT® (fluralaner), the first systemic...
Interview with Theo Hoen, Ceo of Vencomatic Group
By 2050, 10 billion people worldwide must be supplied with food. To achieve this, a sustainable food chain needs to be established. However, that's...
Second-hand poultry equipment for sale
Second-hand Vencomatic poultry equipment for sale, excellent condition, for floor farming of hens or breeders.
Capacity: floor farming for 16,000 birds in 2 poultry houses...
Immediate post-hatch nutritional restriction in broilers
The effect on broiler muscle development and occurence of intramuscular fat.
Neonatal nutrition and immediate post hatch nutritional restriction represent an important facet of broiler...
Jamesway’s Webinar talking about the Hatcher
The hatcher is often the forgotten sister of the incubator. Most presentations focus on getting everything right in the incubator, assuming that if the incubation...
Using more bioavailable sources of trace minerals pays off
A study of broiler breeder performance was conducted using three separate minerals programmes. The objective was to determine if productivity could be maintained at...
Better than alternatives to antibiotics
Many poultry flocks require antibiotic treatment, if not every cycle, regularly. Antibiotic alternatives are in great demand, especially in the context of dysbiosis and...
Poultry house environmental control during cold weather
Most people think minimum ventilation in a poultry house is all about air quality but that is only partially correct. First one should define...
EU poultry meat production and trade
In 2015, the 28 member countries of the EU shared 6.8% in the global population but contributed 15.7 % to global meat production and...
Welfare and cost benefits through automated grading and vaccination
Evaluation of working time requirements of different grading and vaccination processes.
One of the most important measures for the quality of poultry breeding stock is...
Histopathological evaluation of Histomonas meleagridis on ceca and the bursa of Fabricius in turkeys
Histomoniasis is caused by Histomonas meleagridis, a flagellated protozoan parasite. It causes systemic infection in turkeys and induces characteristic lesions in ceca and liver....
From Newpharm a protocol for the effective control of red mite infestation
In poultry industries one of the most widespread ectoparasites is certainly the Dermanyssus gallinae, better known under the name of red mite. Globally, the...
Sustainable egg production
Vencomatic Group Rondeel is a solution for layer farming able to meet all requirements.
Developing a broader choice of slower-growing and colored breed options
With continual market developments and expanding consumer preferences, change is the only constant for the poultry sector. Global poultry breeding company Aviagen® has always...
FEFAC response to farm-to-fork and biodiversity strategies
FEFAC welcomes the EU Commission’s willingness to strengthen food security at both global and EU level and the resilience of EU agriculture and food...
Delmarva Poultry Industry
Recent efforts DPI - Delmarva Poultry Industry undertook to improve the chicken industry include a participation in a daylong ‘Poultry 101’ symposium at Chesapeake...
IFIF: Better nutrition for improved animal health
The International Feed Industry Federation (IFIF) underlined its commitment to supporting efforts by the World Organisation for Animal Health (OIE) to strengthen animal health...
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...
Measurement of energy utilization in chickens
Although corn prices have dropped from historic highs in the past years, energy continues to be one of the driving costs in poultry feeding....
Bacteriological study of the eggs of laying hens housed in cage and floor
Eggs from 10
commercial brands were selected in different types of housing: cage and on the
floor (free of cage) obtained from 4 supermarket chains to...
Turkey breeding – Where from, Where to? – Domestication of animals was a major...
All species of today’s domestic plants and animals followed an analogous pattern of multi-generational change influenced by humans. The modern populations of turkeys followed...
Automated data gathering drives food safety
In today’s food processing industry practice, traceability and food safety appear to be still at a level too low to respond to the fast...
In-ovo corticosterone alters body composition in 35 day old chi-cken meat birds
Increasing evidence suggests early-life exposure to maternal stress can permanently alter thedevelopment of an embryo. Such findings have significant application to the chicken meat...
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...
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...
The challenges and future of poultry diagnostics
A review of the past helps to frame the future of poultry diagnostics. In the United States, the Land-Grant universities provided a fertile environment...
Hatchery-Breeder Clinic tackles challenges in hatchery operations and breeder management
Any successful poultry operation is dependent on the success of its hatchery-breeder management. USPOULTRY’s Hatchery-Breeder Clinic brings attendees up to date on best management...
Seeking sustainability in the poultry industry
Becoming sustainable is a must for long-term viability and profitability, and the poultry industry has to meet the needs of the industry, consumers, and...
Effect of ammonia on the immune response to infectious bronchitis virus vaccination
Commercial broilers in the grow-out stage are commonly exposed to ammonia which can have an effect on infectious bronchitis virus vaccination.
Ammonia concentrations are...
Minimizing antibiotic use in broiler production
Many countries are being asked to reduce or eliminate antibiotic use in poultry, due to growing concerns about the use of antibiotics in food-producing...
Reducing undigested protein available at the intestinal wall on broilers
An experiment was conducted to evaluate the effects of supplementing an inherently thermo stable protease in broilers fed diets based on single raw materials,...
Clear visualization of biofilm removal from drinking water lines with Intra Hydrocare
Clean and fresh drinking water is essential for bird health and performance. Even when the incoming water is clean, a biofilm may rapidly form...
Sicily – the star protagonist of 38th Festa FACCO
On Friday August 30th, the traditional Facco corporate party, which this year celebrated its 38th year, was retold through the story of an extraordinary region, namely Sicily,...
Low protein diets downregulate hepatic enzymes
Low protein diets have clear benefits for the poultry industry with regards to health, welfare and production.
Dean et al., (2006) found that supplementing low...
The fertilization process and embryo mortality during incubation. What is the Relationship?
The goal of a successful incubation operation is to produce the maximum number of quality chicks from the fewest breeders housed in order to...
Health and industry issues facing the US turkey industry
In preparation for this report to the USAHA Committee on Poultry & Other Avian Species, the subcommittee chairman, Dr. Clark, surveyed turkey industry professionals...
Transgenerational impact of broiler breeder nutrition
Continuous genetic selection in meat-type chicken for rapid growth resulted in increased meat production and decreased the time required for achieving the market weight....
DHA enriched eggs using microalgae in layer diets
Functional foods have become a hot topic in the food industry due to the push for healthier food products on supermarket shelves. According to...
Enhancing biosecurity using flow analysis and Danish entry concepts
The term Danish entry is commonly used to describe entryways to livestock buildings that help people enter barns in a relatively bio secure way...
Easy transport for eggs with Arion Fasoli’s dividers
Arion Fasoli showed their products and equipment at the SPACE 2017 with great success.
The company launched a brand new product for poultry farms on...
KG-Group, Lithuania chooses VDL Agrotech
On the 7th of September 2017 Kaisiadoriu Paukstynas - member of Kauno Grudai Group – Lithuania - celebrated the inauguration of their new broiler...
Pirbright research to boost vaccine production
Scientists at the Pirbright Institute have received money, which will enable research into boosting vaccine yields by up to ten fold. The funding was...
VUELA, a ventilation solution that surpasses conventional systems
TPI-Polytechniek, leading global innovator and provider in the field of ventilation components for the agricultural and industrial sectors, launched its latest innovation: the VUELA...
Patterns and dynamics of the egg industry in India
Fast growth of India’s egg industry
In 2016, India ranked in third place among the leading egg producing countries with a production volume of 4.56...
Fertile or not?
Fertilisation and a fertile egg marks the beginning of a new life but is by no means a guarantee of a long life, as...
Early embryonic mortality
At the moment an egg is laid, the embryo already consists of 30-60,000 cells. The death of some of them – for example under...
Traditional certified poultry
The French cuisine is well-known and respected for more than two centuries for the way it has embraced the different types of poultry breeds,...
Heat tolerance of TETRA laying hens
The global warming and the climate change affect animal production and sustainability of livestock systems. The high ambient temperature has detrimental effect on the...
Understanding the woody breast syndrome and other myopathies in modern broiler chickens
The poultry industry has seen an increase in several breast meat myopathies over the past decade. They range from woody breast syndrome (tough chicken...
Infectious bronchitis virus (IBV) vaccines produced in eggs have unpredictable mutations
Scientists at The Pirbright Institute have shown that infectious bronchitis virus (IBV) vaccines produced in eggs have unpredictable mutations which may be prone to...
Antibiotic-resistance: the contribution of the viruses in GIT microbiome
The GIT, or rather the gastro intestinal tract, is the organ of the all organism mostly colonized by the microbial population: it hosts more...
The U. S. poultry industry in transition
The U. S. poultry industry is confronted with new challenges which ask for a reaction. One challenge is the growing demand for cage-free eggs,...
Partially slotted flooring systems for market toms – What are the possibilities?
Avian influenza virus is stable longer in moist and cool conditions. Depending on seasonal and production conditions barn air and litter (bedding) moisture can...
SPACE 2021: a great edition for starting and meeting again
The 35th edition of SPACE, inaugurating its new format, was held from 14 to 16 September, in person, at the Parc-Expo in Rennes, and...
Nutritional additive strengthens bones in layer hens
Bone quality in egg-laying hens benefits from a common feed supplement as well as from traits that help their skeletons store calcium, research shows....
Measuring egg shell quality
Maintaining egg shell quality is important for maximizing production of broiler chicks from breeders as shell quality and hatchability go hand in hand. Thin...
Precision feeding of broiler breeders
Precision livestock feeding relies on real-time sensor feedback from individual birds to decide whether or not to allocate feed, according to the needs of...
Adaptability of bird flu poses threat to poultry
New insights from a study of the 2016/17 bird flu outbreak show how highly pathogenic bird flu viruses – which are likely to cause...
Mycotoxins in turkeys
Toxin production requires the presence of a mould, a suitable substrate and a suitable environment. If a mould is present, toxin production is influenced...
Research provides Insight on colonization of broilers by Salmonella
USPOULTRY and the USPOULTRY Foundation announce the completion of a funded research project at Auburn University in Auburn, Alabama, in which researchers were able...
Solving protein shortages in Russia
The Dukchinskaya poultry farm decided to build a hatchery in the very cold Magadan region, situated in Russia. Thanks to the incubation technology and services provided by PETERSIME, the Dukchinskaya poultry farm can now offer fresh, affordable poultry meat contributing to the welfare of the Magadan inhabitants.
Spirulina platensis Algae, a novel poultry feed additive
Identifying alternative replacements for soybean meal in a high quality and reasonable price is of importance in poultry production and physiological parameters. Spirulina platensis...
Novel genome technologies to ensure future biodiversity and global protein request
A new collaborative research and development project between Cobb-Vantress and The Roslin Institute brought scientists and industry experts together to address food security needs...
Automated, high-capacity Stork Thigh Fillet System
Consumers worldwide are increasingly appreciating boneless chicken thigh meat. Marel Poultry already foresaw this trend a while ago. That's why the company developed the...
Enumeration of Ascaridia Galli eggs in chicken excreta
Excreta counting techniques in eggs can provide valuable information for assessing flock infection levels, selecting nematode resistant chicken breeds and for determining anthelmintic efficacy.
Although...
Looking ahead to the 2019 Meat & Poultry Industry in Moscow!
The Meat & Poultry industry show, held in Moscow at the Crocus Expo May 28-30, opens new opportunities for meat, poultry, and eggs in...
Meyn quality slaughtering
MEYN is the reliable and committed partner of renowned poultry processing companies in over 90 countries worldwide, with people having the right professional skills...
Evaluation of effects of in ovo light stimulation on incubation performance and chick quality...
In sustainable commercial poultry business, hatchability and chick quality are key points that determine the yield and cost of production. Positive results of lighted...
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)...
Upcoming events for the poultry and livestock industries
Main poultry shows and meetings scheduled in 2022. Conferences, workshops, training courses and other events which focus on poultry production, management, nutrition, diseases and product...
Aviagen welcomes customers to first-ever Virtual Production Management School
During the week of Aug. 3-7, Aviagen® experienced a milestone – its first virtual Production Management School. The online School saw 480 geographically and...
Peak food and our quest for an ethical and ecologically sustainable production
Crude analyses of sustainable global resource use suggest that the peak rate year for commercial poultry production was reached in 2006 while projections indicate...
Chicken study probes resistance to food bug
Receiving gut microbes from resistant chickens does not lessen chickens’ susceptibility to bacterium that causes food poisoning.
Susceptible chickens became even more susceptible to Campylobacter,...
How a single Avian Influenza protein can increase period of infection
New research led by scientists at The Pirbright Institute has shown how an Avian Infuenza a virus protein, called PB1-F2, is able to shut...
How to house happy birds by Vencomatic Group
Happy birds produce best. Aviary systems were invented to provide laying hens with maximum freedom, while using floor space efficiently. Aviaries consist of multiple...
ILDEX Vietnam re-scheduled to December 9-11, 2020
The management team of ILDEX has decided to postpone ILDEX Vietnam in Ho Chi Minh City to 9-11 December 2020.
The decision is made in...
Evaluation of anti-inflammatory capacities of bacillus-based probiotics using an in vitro intestinal cell model
With the evolution of genetic potential of modern broilers, transforming the large feed intake into protein deposition is a real challenge for the digestive...
Better hatch and post-hatch performance
Hatchability, chick quality and post-hatch performance improve substantially when embryo-response parameters are actively controlled during incubation. The BioStreamerTM concept, developed by Petersime, continually monitors...
Windrowing properly done
Windrowing litter between flocks has been used commercially since the 1980’s and continues to evolve to meet numerous production challenges. The goal is to...
Different incubation profiles for different breeds?
Breeding has powerful effects. Although all chicken breeds originate from the same wild ancestor, they differ dramatically in appearance, physiology, type and metabolic rate....
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Brazil poultry sector shows good dynamics
The Brazil poultry sector shows good dynamics this year, thanks to the ever growing domestic production and exports.
Historically poultry farming has been considered one...
