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 ability of meat chickens to extract energy from wheat
The apparent metabolisable energy (MJ/kg dry matter) values for wheats were determined in two conventional energy balance experiments on meat chickens. A blend of...
Regional concentration in global poultry meat production
An overview at continent level
This overview will list the leading countries in each continent and document their share in the poultry meat production...
Housing systems in laying hen husbandry- First part
A status report
This analysis is an abridged version of a report which the author prepared for the International Egg Commission (IEC) in London, UK.
In...
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...
Effective ventilation key to Cobb500™ development
Effective ventilation plays a key role in the health and performance of broiler flocks. Nigel Strain, Cobb senior regional technical manager for Europe, the...
Increased cecal butyrate concentrations protect against Salmonella Enteritidis
Butyrate is a molecule that is extensively studied as a feed additive to improve gut health and animal performance. It also has been described...
France reports new H5N1 outbreak on pheasant and partridge farm in northern region
France has confirmed a new outbreak of highly pathogenic avian influenza (H5N1) on a pheasant and partridge breeding farm in Pihen-lès-Guînes, near the northern...
Dynamics and patterns of the egg industry in the Emerging Market Countries between...
Part 2: The development of egg production
In the following part it will be analysed which impacts the dynamics in the laying hen inventories had on...
Introduction of the Kuroiler poultry breed in East Africa
The introduction of the Kuroiler poultry breed from India in East Africa is not only changing fortunes for many farmers in the region, but...
Managing bird behaviour in organic production systems
This topic is presented on by John Brunnquell, the founder and current president of Egg Innovations, which is the largest exclusive producer of free...
Clostridial Dermatitis
Clostridial Dermatitis is a disease of economic concern in turkeys. Clostridium perfringens and Clostridium septicum have been isolated consistently from dermatitis lesions in turkeys....
Vegetable meat? Practically a fake
Vegetable meat is in fact a fake. It is so for many reasons, which the readers of More About Chicken will be able to...
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...
Tecnoclima SpA, an the forefront of innovation
Tecnoclima SpA is a leading Italian company that has been operating in the Warm Air heating market for more than 40 years, offering solutions and...
Dynamics and changing patterns of global egg trade at Country Development Group level –...
Country Development Groups – a new classification
The classification of the 211 countries for which data sets are available is based on several parameters, i.e....
Hendrix Genetics appoints Richard Maatman as Deputy Chief Executive Officer and Member of the...
Hendrix Genetics, a global multi-species animal genetics company, announces the appointment of Richard Maatman as Deputy Chief Executive Officer. He will join Hendrix Genetics...
Testing day-old poults
When poults are received at a farm from the hatchery they should be good quality poults; namely, free from physical defects, actively looking for...
The dynamics of the USA broiler industry between 1990 and 2019
The USA is the leading broiler meat producer with a share of 12 % in the global production volume, followed by China with 9...
A practical approach to broiler breeder management in the absence of beak treatment –...
In the absence of beak treatment management strategies, which ensure appropriate bird development and growth and the provision of adequate environment and stimuli, which...
The European Poultry Meat Sector commits to develop a Sustainability Charter
During the General Assembly of AVEC – The European Poultry Meat Association – members committed to develop a Sustainability Charter which will be published...
Maternal stress, the potential impact on broiler breeders and subsequent chick development
Managing stress in broiler breeders has been a continual topic of discussion since the early 1980’s, but our understanding of stress and its influence...
Antibiotic-Free turkey production
The production of turkeys without the use of antibiotics is an increasingly common goal across the globe due to the focus on antimicrobial resistance....
The digital edition of Zootecnica – Poultry Magazine (September 2025) is now online
The September issue of Zootecnica – Poultry Magazine is now available in digital format, offering a comprehensive look at one of the most pressing...
Layer nutrition associated with different production systems
The egg industry continues to grow; in the past this was in cage production, but today’s growth is focused on alternative production systems such...
Antimicrobial stewardship. The path to least resistance
Antimicrobial resistance is now accepted as a global public health priority and an important emerging animal health issue. Antimicrobial use contributes to the selection...
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...
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...
GIORDANO POULTRY PLAST SPA: new coop OPEN PIEDMONT
Starting from November 2017, Giordano Poultry Plast is launching a brand new model within its animal transport coop range: the Piedmont Open (see picture...
Best practice in broiler house management
How the right technology and proactive management can ensure best practice in housing on broiler farms
In partnership with Cobb, this article examines best practice...
Establishing true fertility in hatching eggs
If it comes to discussions on fertility two different definitions are practiced. A true fertile egg contains a well-developed germinal disc (blastoderm). This indicates...
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...
IPC launches new best practice guidance for reducing antibiotics in poultry meat production
In support of World Antibiotic Awareness Week and with the World Organization for Animal Health (OIE), the International Poultry Council (IPC) has launched new...
Prinzen’s new egg Carton Packing Module
Laying hen farmers want to be able to handle the daily egg production in the most efficient way, from egg belt, quality selection, packing...
Hubbard Welcomes Roberto Yamawaki as New Global Technical Director
Hubbard is pleased to announce the appointment of Roberto Yamawaki as its new Global Technical Director, taking over from Dr James Bentley effective January...
Big data for poultry – first part
The term big data may at first appear incongruous to animal agriculture. However, by capturing, analysing, reporting and sharing of through-production chain data with...
Research Rules Out Possible Kinky Back Prevention
USPOULTRY and the USPOULTRY Foundation announce the completion of a funded research project at North Carolina State University in Raleigh, N.C., in which researchers...
Different light sources
The value of regulating the photoperiod of poultry and livestock to stimulate reproduction has been recognized for many years and is used regularly by...
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...
Towards practical methods for assessing ILTV vaccine take
In response to ILTV outbreaks, live vaccines are typically administered at 7-14 days of age in drinking water via nipple drinkers which may not...
Flexy, new market strategies for excellent products
During our recent visit to FLEXY, a manufacturer and distributor of poultry equipment located in Campo San Martino, Padua - Elisabetta Libralon, General Manager...
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...
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...
Checking and calibrating sensors: essential preventive hatchery maintenance
We expect incubators to function 24/7 without disruption - and with the highest levels of accuracy from the sensors in particular, on whose outputs...
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...
Interview with Mr Albert Jansen Jansen Poultry Equipment
During a recent visit to the company headquarters in Barneveld, The Netherlands, Zootecnica International had the opportunity to meet Mr Albert Jansen, the founder...
Bábolna Tetra celebrated its 50th anniversary
Bábolna Tetra has started its layer breeding activity in the 1960’s, supported by the 228 years history and knowledge of animal breeding in Bábolna,...
Effects of probiotic Bacillus amyloliquefaciens H57 on performance and intestinal microbiota of chickens
Probiotics (direct fed microbials) are a potential alternative to antibiotic growth promoters for improving animal production and preventing enteric pathogen infections. The Authors are...
EuroTier 2022 with guiding theme “Transforming Animal Farming”
Next EuroTier and EnergyDecentral trade fairs will be held from 15 to 18 November 2022 in Hanover.
The next EuroTier, the world's leading trade fair...
Researchers develop method for making new types of vaccines
USPOULTRY and the USPOULTRY Foundation announce the completion of a funded research project at the U.S. National Poultry Research Center, Southeast Poultry Research Laboratory in Athens,...
IPC announces June webinar on “Engaging internationally & Global market insights”
With the pandemic still impacting our way of living and working, the International Poultry Council is delighted to announce the webinar “Global poultry meat...
Healthy water, healthy birds
Since birds consume as much water as feed providing a clean, safe and sanitized water supply is crucial for assuring modern poultry flocks perform...
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...
Monitoring of IBV circulation and prevalence
Infectious bronchitis (IB) is one of the most common viral diseases in chicken production worldwide and IB virus (IBV) is considered the most contagious...
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...
Officine Facco, alternative systems for “cage free” layers
Facco offers practical, economical and environmentally-friendly solutions for the world wide poultry industry through a complete line of poultry cutting-edge technology equipment.
Path to the 100 week age layers in cage free systems
Egg producers are always looking for ways to improve layer hen’s efficiency as, nowadays, the genetic potential of layers is targeting an extended age...
Visual identification of potential feather pecking
Feather pecking behaviour is common in floor-housed laying hens a behavior, which is positively associated with developing feather pecking habits.
It has been suggested that...
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...
Role of dietary calcium in Necrotic Enteritis development and pathogenesis
USPOULTRY and the USPOULTRY Foundation announce the completion of a funded research project at Texas A&M University in College Station, Texas, in which 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...
The USA on their way to cage-free egg production
The Red River Valley Egg Farm in Bogata, Texas
The cage-free discussion in retrospect
The discussion about abandoning conventional cages in laying hen husbandry gained in...
Innovation is the key for sustainability
Today it is important innovation, and it is the main way to sustainability. Here, we introduce René and Jolanda van Doren who have together...
Poultry litter pasteurisation
Heaping of used poultry litter reliably induces significant elevations in temperature due to the actions of variety of aerobic bacteria and fungi. Temperatures typically...
The future is looking bright – Internship program advances Cobb efforts to support the...
The 2020 summer internship program for Cobb wrapped up this month, but the knowledge, memories, and experiences that have been shared will live on...
New Titan™ feeder pan: first round at turkey farm a success
A German customer completed a first round with the new Titan XL feeder pan. Their reaction to this initial test: successful and very satisfied.
Germany...
Canada: egg production in a Supply Management system
Laying hen husbandry and egg production in Canada are unique because of the Supply Management system which controls production volume, egg prices and egg...
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...
Turkey hatcheries – The past 25 years and the future of single-stage
A quick time travel back to a turkey hatchery in 1992 might show you a frazzled hatchery manager frantically trying to get eggs trayed,...
Digital Open Day Pondeuses J.L. Inc.
On November 24th, you will have the opportunity to participate at the digital Open Day Pondeuses J.L. Inc. to take a virtual look inside...
IPPE 2023 – International Production & Processing Expo
IPPE is the world's largest annual display of technology, equipment, supplies, and services used in the production and processing of eggs, meat, and poultry...
Poultry Events and Fairs in 2019
Here you can find the main poultry shows and meetings scheduled in 2019; conferences, workshops, training courses and other events focussing on poultry production,...
Cobb CAMEX Technical Team hosts regional webinar series on resiliency
The Cobb-Vantress Central America, Mexico, and the Caribbean, CAMEX, technical team recently completed their first series of educational webinars for customers. The webinar series...
Mexico, gut health improving feed additive improves yellow skin pigmentation in broilers fed AGP-free...
A Trouw Nutrition research trial conducted in Mexico has shown that a gut health improving additive, (Presan®-FY), containing a synergistic blend of organic acids,...
VIV Europe is coming back full-power. Visitors registration now open!
The road is heading towards the leading feed to food event in 2022, May 31 – June 2.
VIV Europe will be the first animal...
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...
Avian Influenza in Europe: EFSA Warns of Continued Outbreaks Through Winter
Europe is experiencing a significant rise in highly pathogenic avian influenza (HPAI) cases as 2025 draws to a close, with new outbreaks expected to...
World Egg Day 2021 – Friday 8 October
In recent years we have seen organisations break World Records, develop promotional cookbooks and use the power of social media to highlight why eggs...
Ventilation in the setter – Which is the dominant element for ventilation control: CO2...
Single-stage versus multi-stage
During the past decades, single-stage incubation has gained popularity and eventually replaced multi-stage incubation as the dominant incubation method. This is not...
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...
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The Canadian egg industry – A portrait
Canada occupies a unique position among egg-producing countries because, since the 1970s, it has adopted a management system that ensures the supply of high-quality...
