Improvements in the Hendrix Genetics’ breeding and testing program

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With the release of the new performance standards for Hendrix Genetics' laying hens, it is important to examine factors contributing to the genetic progress...

Hubbard outlining trends in the Premium chicken market

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Interview with Paul Van Boekholt, Manager Global Marketing, Hubbard Breeders Today markets are sensitive to animal welfare, meat quality and price concerns. In this regard,...

Lomar: LED lighting for poultry farming

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The Lomar Srl Company was founded in Brescia in 1983 and has always designed and produced everything it sells. In 1999 it gambled on...

Interview with Jacco Wagelaar, Managing Director of Twinpack Special Products for the global egg...

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Jacco Wagelaar, the Twinpack Managing Director launched a new Twinpack separate business in January 2016, named Twinpack Special Product. The new-born company deals with special packaging systems for the global egg industry.

Avec concludes 67th General Assembly in Copenhagen: EU poultry sector urges fair trade, simplification,...

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AVEC, the Association of Poultry Processors and Poultry Trade in the EU, concluded its 67th General Assembly on 7th September hosted by the Danish...

Avian Influenza outbreaks in Iowa layer farms and their economic impacts

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Between December 2014 and June 2015, 223 outbreaks of the highly pathogenic Avian Influenza (AI) virus in commercial and backyard flocks occurred in 15 states of the USA. In this article a time-spatial analysis of the outbreaks in Iowa is presented, documenting the problems in euthanizing and depopulating the affected farms as well as in depositing the carcasses

Dynamics and patterns of the egg industry in the G19 countries between 2006 and...

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The first paper, in a series of two, which deals with the egg industry in the Group of Nineteen countries between 2006 and 2016...

Giordano Global: Quality as a Culture, Not Just a Standard

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At Giordano Global, quality is more than a result—it’s a mindset that guides every stage of production, from design to delivery. The company’s commitment...

EU poultry meat production and trade

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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...

Interview with Roy Driessen, Marel Poultry Marketing Manager

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Interview to Roy Driessen, Marel Poultry Marketing Manager on their flagship products, latest innovations and future goals.

Danit S.r.l., consultancy, design and construction at the service of poultry farmers

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Riva Selegg announces the birth of Danit S.r.l, which will be responsible for distributing the Riva product range on the national, African and Asian...

Thailand forecasts growth amid intense competition and plant relocations

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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...

The poultry industry of the United Kingdom in transition

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On June 23rd, 2016, the population of the United Kingdom (UK) decided to leave the EU. Even though it is not yet possible to...

Patterns of trade flows in egg exports and imports – Part 4

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The fourth part of the series will present patterns of trade flows for some of the leading egg exporting and importing countries. The Dutch-German trade cluster A...

VUELA, a ventilation solution that surpasses conventional systems

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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...

Vencomatic Group, truly a family business – Interview with Lotte and Ton van de...

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Lotte van de Ven took charge of the Vencomatic Group on May 1st when she took over from Theo Hoen who had been at...

Patterns and dynamics of the EU poultry industry: a status report – Part 2

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Part 2 - Poultry meat production and trade In two papers, the patterns and dynamics of the EU poultry industry are analysed. The first paper...

Giordano Poultry Plast keeps growing

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Giordano Poultry Plast, a leading international company in the moulding of plastic materials, specialised in the design and production of poultry industry equipment, is...

Meeting with Hy-Line International at EuroTier 2016

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Interviews with Hy-Line International’s key figures to globally assess the present and future value of the poultry industry

Interview to Richard Hutchinson, Aviagen Turkeys Sales and Marketing Director

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Richard Hutchinson has over three decades of experience in the Turkey industry and during this time he significantly increased turkey parent stock sales in Europe and Russia.

Prevent contaminated water with automated drinking systems

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Poultry farmers often cast a critical eye on the quality of feed. However, do they hold the quality of drinking water in the house...

Patterns and dynamics of egg trade: the global situation in 2020

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Between 2016 and 2020, global egg trade showed a remarkable dynamics. In 2018, 2.36 mill. t of shell eggs were exported, 2.97% of the...

Dynamics and patterns of the egg industry in the G19 countries between 2006 and...

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The second, and the last paper, in a series of two which deals with the egg industry in the Group of Nineteen countries between...

Patterns and dynamics of egg trade: trade flows in exports and imports at country...

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Between 2016 and 2020, global egg trade showed a remarkable dynamics. In 2018, 2.36 mill. t of shell eggs were exported, 2.97% of the...

Emerging Market Countries: dynamics of the egg industry

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The development of the egg exports by the EMC The third and fourth part of the report will analyse the development of egg trade by...

Flexy, new market strategies for excellent products

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During our recent visit to FLEXY, a manufacturer and distributor of poultry equipment located in Campo San Martino, Padua - Elisabetta Libralon, General Manager...

Regional concentration in global poultry meat production

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An overview at continent level This overview will list the leading countries in each continent and document their share in the poultry meat production...

Canada: egg production in a Supply Management system

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Laying hen husbandry and egg production in Canada are unique because of the Supply Management system which controls production volume, egg prices and egg...

Global Poultry Outlook 2026: Growth Continues, with Operational Discipline in Focus

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According to Rabobank, the global poultry sector is set to maintain a strong growth trajectory in 2026, with worldwide production and consumption expected to...

Moroccoan company Tecnoimpianti, exclusive dealer of AZA International

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Moroccoan company Tecnoimpianti, exclusive dealer of AZA International, leader in pig, poultry and cattle feeding equipment, have been selling and installing several feeding systems...

FACCO: the future of poultry at VIV Asia 2019

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Technology, remote control, service, virtual reality and new systems at Facco stand at the Asia leading poultry exhibition. Facco has many novelties in display at...

The poultry meat business in Europe and beyond

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It is a great challenge in a rapidly changing world to keep a business model up to date and profitable. The market orientation of...

BRICS expansion: what does this mean for the poultry industry?

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At their meeting this year in August in South Africa, the current five BRICS member countries decided to admit six more countries on January...

Egg prices hit record highs in Nepal as bird flu cuts flock and demand...

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Kathmandu, Nepal — Egg prices in Nepal have reached record levels in August 2026 as declining production has tightened supply. The Nepal Layers Poultry...

Avicola Campestre chooses SPECHT

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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...

Interview to Ruwan Berculo, Manager VIV worldwide

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Zootecnica International interviewed Ruwan Berculo, Manager VIV worldwide who highlighted the story of the VIV organization throughout the years and outlined the innovations and the...

News from River Systems and Arion Fasoli

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During the VIV Europe Fair, we met Stefano Concina at the Stand River Systems, and Nicola Bonetti of Arion Fasoli and took the opportunity...

SANOVO TECHNOLOGY GROUP, a story of success and commitment to the worldwide egg industry

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Passion, drive, advanced technology, social and ethical responsibility, are the core elements of SANOVO, a company which has constantly been expanding over the years...

Hendrix Genetics, leader in efficiency, sustainability and innovations

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Hendrix Genetics is a leading multi-species breeding company based in Boxmeer, Netherlands-EU with their primary activities being in the layer, turkey, pig, aquaculture and...

A broader feed basket could strengthen Brazil’s poultry sector

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Brazil’s fast-growing biofuel industry is changing the raw materials available for animal feed. More DDGS, soybean meal and sorghum could give poultry producers greater...

A new specialised turkey hatchery for Turkmenistan

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An interview with Mr. Maksat Ibragimov, Company Coordinator MAKSADA OKGUNLY, a hatchery in Turkemenistan. What you are constructing is more than a new turkey hatchery in...

Patterns of the poultry industry in the MEA region. Part 1 – Egg production...

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The boundaries of the Middle East Region are not exactly defined. Under the term Near East, it was used in the late decades of...

“Il Fiore delle Dolomiti”: organic eggs produced using SKA equipment

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Mountain organic eggs from hens grown according to the principles of the 5 H Club. Respecting the animal, the environment and the health of...

PHOTOCATALYTIC GATE® – innovative technology for the protection of hatchery and farms against bacteria...

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The PHOTOCATALYTIC GATE is a unique and effective system for air and surface disinfection in livestock facilities. This technology has been thoroughly tested in...

Castello: the new type of egg laying system from Valli

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The Valli® company represents an important reality on the Italian and foreign scene in the production of equipment for poultry breeding. Quality, service and...

The role of the G20 in global meat production and trade. Part 1: meat...

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An analysis of regional meat production patterns strikingly highlights the exceptional global and group-level importance of the populous G19 countries. The population and economic...

Hubbard, playing a vital role in the poultry breeding industry

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Hubbard operates its selection programs in 3 different R&D centres in North America and Europe, along with its own production sites in North America, Europe and Brazil. Hubbard has a longstanding experience in breeding, developing and marketing breeding stock for both conventional and premium markets.

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