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,...
10 alerting signs of poor ventilation
Proper ventilation is basic in poultry farming as it reduces mortality, stimulates early feed intake, improves flock uniformity, and ensures an adequate temperature regulation.
Here...
Gene-edited chicken cells resist Avian Influenza virus in the lab
Cobb-Vantress, Inc. / Siloam Springs, Arkansas, USA: In newly released research, scientists from The Roslin Institute have prevented the Avian Influenza virus from replicating in lab-grown...
Al Zain Poultry Earns Gold and Silver Honors in Ross Broiler Executive Club
Al Zain Poultry of Oman has been recognized for exceptional broiler performance, securing both Gold and Silver membership in the prestigious Ross® Broiler Executive...
IPPE 2026: A Global Reference Event for the Poultry and Animal Protein Industry
The International Production & Processing Expo (IPPE) is widely recognized as the world’s leading annual event for the poultry and egg, meat, and animal...
The path to 100-week layers
New research, funded by the Canadian Poultry Research Council, seeks to maintain hen health through longer lay cycle.
For laying hens, strong bones and good...
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...
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...
Copper influences broilers’ performance and growth
Copper (Cu) is an essential component involved in a wide variety of biochemical processes. It must be supplemented in the trace mineral premix as...
Avicola Campestre chooses SPECHT
In the Central American Republic of El Salvador, the company Avicola Campestre has been working successfully for years with the world-famous well-known house equipment’s...
How to minimize peracetic acid exposure in poultry plants
Peracetic acid has been used increasingly in the food and medical industries as a disinfectant, and its use in poultry processing has further enhanced...
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...
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...
Chinese broiler production reaches record high amid challenges
Chicken is the second most consumed meat in China, following pork, and accounts for approximately 20% of total meat consumption. It serves as a...
Hatching for egg quality
Hatching for egg quality implies caring of various factors. The age of the flock, number of storage days and incubation program are typically included...
Cecal coccidiosis in turkeys
Cecal coccidiosis is an important disease that affects the cecal integrity of turkeys and may result in watery feces with flecks of blood. In...
New videos about the Socorex® animal injection syringes
The Swiss made Socorex® animal health syringes with spring-loaded plunger and three-way valve system are designed for precision serial animal injections.
Feed tube and vial...
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...
How a European poultry group saved millions by linking farm and factory data
A new session in the Poultry 5.0 Masterclass Series will take place on April 7, 2026 at 14:00 (Lisbon time, GMT), focusing on the...
The challenge of feeding modern broiler breeders
Broiler breeders are expected to produce about 150 chicks in 40 weeks of production and even though it is commonly believed that selection for...
Footpad dermatitis in market turkey hens. Bird density and bedding material relationships
Lameness
and poor footpad condition can be major issues for meat-type poultry resulting
in their decreased well-being and decreased productivity. A large body of
research exists for...
Management techniques for a hot climate
Hot conditions significantly affect the performance of layers, particularly in temperatures higher than 30°C. Getting good technical results requires some adjustments in the management...
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...
New research sheds light on Egg Drop Syndrome transmission and vaccination response
USPOULTRY and the USPOULTRY Foundation announce the completion of a research project evaluating the spread of Egg Drop Syndrome 1976 (EDS 76) and flock...
Nutritional strategies against pathogens in poultry
Salmonella Enteritidis and Campylobacter jejuni are the two major foodborne pathogens transmitted through poultry products. Since chickens are the reservoir hosts of these pathogens,...
The effects of diet and epigenetic alterations on the gut microbiome, inflammation and poultry...
The gut microbiota is a fundamental force influencing diverse aspects of avian physiology. Microbiome studies are at a critical juncture and facing a challenging...
Middle East conflict raises concerns for poultry supply and trade
The ongoing war involving Iran is creating new uncertainty for the poultry sector in the Middle East and could influence global poultry trade. According...
“Alta Tuscia” new laying hens farm in Italy
MBE Breeding Equipment outfitted a new free-range farm, which has recently been inaugurated in Montefiascone, Italy
A celebration event for the "Alta Tuscia" company, located...
Pellet quality and its effects on poultry performance
Pellet quality provided to meat birds throughout the industry is highly variable. Feeding birds pellets of poor quality can in part be attributed to...
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...
Easy-entry poultry cut-up automation
In today’s tough times, there are various reasons for poultry processors to reconsider the number of operatives in their cut-up department and think about...
Rapid in vitro antimicrobial screening assay against Campylobacter
Research was undertaken to adapt a multi-well antimicrobial assay as a fast and reliable method to screen large numbers of plant extract treatments against...
2019 IPPE – In the core of the poultry industry
This year IPPE will offer the largest trade show floor in IPPE’s history, covering all three halls of the Georgia World Congress Center. “Ninety-eight...
AZA INTERNATIONAL in China
Founded in the late 1950s, Aza International invented the rope transport system, a revolutionary product that helped develop today’s modern livestock husbandry. Aza International...
New egg products hit the shelves in 2019
Eggs and egg products are tasty, versatile and packed with protein; qualities not lost on product formulators who used this ubiquitous ingredient in innovative...
EU Poultry Market Snapshot – November 2025
The latest DG AGRI Poultry Meat Dashboard (19 November 2025) shows firm broiler prices, stable production patterns and continued shifts in EU trade flows.Data...
Low protein diets down regulate hepatic enzymes
Low protein (LP) diets have clear benefits for the poultry industry with regards to health, welfare and production. Dean et al., (2006) found that...
Sample management and handling for diagnostic testing
Diagnostic testing is an important and widely used tool in commercial poultry husbandry. A key to best use of diagnostic testing, is to begin...
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...
The first CoMeo Roxell feeder arrives in Italy
Zootecnica International had the opportunity to visit a broiler farm in the Cremona province, where the first version of the new Roxell feeder CoMeo has been installed.
Full house for Platinum Brooding Program
Dr. Stewart Ritchie and his team recently presented the popular Platinum Brooding® Program in Cambridge, Ontario.
The extremely well received program is based on the...
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...
Phosphorus: how low can we go in broiler diets?
Phosphorus (P) is essential for all forms of life. Dietary P content either in excess of, or below requirements may adversely affect broiler performance....
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...
Elanco closes acquisition of Bayer Animal Health
Scale and capabilities of the combined company position Elanco for the long term as a leader in the attractive, durable animal health industry. Transaction...
SPIDES, short periods of incubation during egg storage
Why SPIDES is so important in incubation? If hatching eggs are stored for more than a week before being set in an incubator their...
VDL AGROTECH launches Windstreek
Last year the Dutch government awarded the design which made it possible for farmer Robert Nijkamp to realize the first Windstreek broiler house and the first flock was set-up.
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...
Active and passive Salmonella surveillance systems
Two surveillance systems have been established in France for the monitoring of antimicrobial resistance (AMR) in Salmonella enterica subsp. enterica isolated from the agro-food...
SPACE 2018 – the international exhibition for animal production
SPACE expo, to be held from September 11 to 14 at the Parc-Expo in Rennes, France, will confirm its status as a leading global...
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...
Canada confronts new HPAI outbreaks
WOAH has confirmed three highly pathogenic avian influenza (HPAI) outbreaks in commercial poultry in Alberta, Canada, in May 2026, affecting turkeys, chickens and ducks....
Impact of stress on feather cover of laying hens
Feather pecking is a behavior in which individual laying hens peck repetitively at the plumage of conspecifics, causing poor feather. Although FP can be...
The five principles of broiler brooding for modern broilers
Investing in new technologies, while important, is not the only way to reach top performance potential in broilers. Simple efforts such as paying attention...
Clinical coccidiosis in broilers with concurrent infection of Eimeria maxima and Eimeria praecox
Coccidiosis is a complex disease in chickens caused by protozoan parasites in the genus Eimeria. As Eimeria species are ubiquitous in poultry facilities, coccidiosis...
Detection of avian flu antibodies in Dutch dairy cow: ECDC risk assessment remains unchanged
With avian influenza A(H5N1) widely circulating in wild birds and poultry, and repeatedly detected in mammals, Dutch public health authorities report that antibodies indicating...
Avian Influenza Outbreaks Reported in Bulgarian Poultry Farms
Bulgaria has reported new outbreaks of highly pathogenic avian influenza (HPAI) H5N1 on three commercial farms in the municipality of Rakovski, Plovdiv province, according...
Hubbard launches Efficiency Plus Female Breeder
Replacing current conventional offering, new Efficiency Plus Female bird gives the industry outstanding efficiency throughout the whole production chain.
Hubbard launches a new conventional breeder...
Light intensity and led lights
Light intensity can be measured in three ways: luminous intensity, luminous flux and luminous power. Led Lights are here analyzed.
Luminous flux is the total...
New approach to transfers beneficial genes between breeds
Gene-editing approach transfers beneficial genes between breeds to produce offspring with useful characteristics.
White Leghorn chickens had a naturally occurring change to their genes amended,...
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...
Compass Group India invests in cage-free egg production in partnership with Global Food Partners
Compass Group India has announced a partnership with Global Food Partners to support the expansion of cage-free egg production in India through a farmer...
Newcastle Disease returns to Spain: four outbreaks in Valencia
Spain has lost its "Newcastle Disease-free" status following four confirmed outbreaks in the Llutxent municipality, Valencia province. The index case was detected on December...
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...
The transition toward low protein diets in the UK
The transition towards low protein diets has been a gradual process of evolution rather than an epiphany moment and the history goes back to...
Hot weather management and nutrition
Thermoregulation is the ability of birds to maintain their body temperature across a range of environmental temperatures and in hot weather. Turkeys use a...
Testing the fertility is important to predict hatching success
Measuring the level of fertility of any batch of eggs is a key factor in hatcheries. Fertility testing may be necessary in order to...
The effect of microbial challenge on the intestinal proteome of broilers
In broiler production intestinal health and function is paramount to achieving efficient feed utilisation and growth.
Uncovering the localised molecular mechanisms that occur during the...
EU Commission flags shortcomings in Chinese poultry and rabbit controls
The European Commission's Directorate-General for Health and Food Safety (DG SANTE) carried out an audit in China in November 2025, published on February 19,...
Future of Blackhead Disease in poultry
A turkey health survey of US veterinarians in turkey production ranked blackhead position #13 (#11 prior year) compared to #22 in 2006; the survey...
Turkey Breeding – Making the most of genetic potential
Genetic potential
Successful and profitable turkey production occurs across a wide range of production systems and farming environments. Breed choice, farming facilities, equipment, management, nutrition...
How does your turkey grow?
Predicting how a turkey flock might grow under different nutritional and environmental conditions is a question of interest to everyone involved in turkey production...
Chinese poultry sector looks towards future with optimism
China’s poultry sector is growing steadily, driven by strong demand, lower feed costs, and government support for self-sufficiency, while major producers expand and imports...
Alternative housing system’s impact on feeding pullets and layers
In order to satisfy consumer demands for their food to be produced a more “humane” manner the retail outlets are pushing the egg industry...
Welcome to EuroTier 2018, the world’s leading trade fair for animal production
On 13 November 2018, EuroTier will once again open its gates to an international audience. Visit the world’s leading trade fair with more than...
EU strategies for safety of poultry meat
Poultry meat is a source of cheap and healthy protein, which is the recipe for success in the world of growing meat consumption of...
Ventum. Dutch design, American standard!
The Ventum is developed to make air inlet features and technologies available for American building and ventilation concepts. The dimensions of the Ventum are...
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...
Effects of probiotic bacillus Amyloliquefaciens H57 on performance and intestinal microbiota of chickens
Direct fed microbials are a potential probiotic alternative to antibiotic
growth promoters for improving animal production and preventing enteric pathogen
infections. We are studying the effects...
USPOULTRY accepting research pre-proposals
TUCKER, Ga. – March 17, 2026 – USPOULTRY and the USPOULTRY Foundation are inviting colleges, universities and research facilities to submit research pre-proposals by...