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...
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...
Contours of change – global egg and poultry meat production in retrospect
In the past two decades, global egg and poultry meat production showed remarkable dynamics. The increase was not homogeneous, however, but led to considerable...
Patterns of the poultry industry in the MEA region. Part 2 – Poultry meat...
A first paper analysed the patterns of egg production and of egg trade in the MEA region. This paper will focus on poultry meat...
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...
Italian poultry farming, a sector of excellence
Interview with Antonio Forlini, President of Unaitalia
The spread of Covid-19 has almost paralyzed the world, but even in this emergency situation the Italian poultry...
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...
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...
Sustainable poultry production through responsible, balanced breeding
Our global population is predicted to grow to 9.8 billion by 2050. As we approach the challenge of how to produce enough food to...
15,000 bhp in Senpilic: at the drawing table with Meyn.
Meyn’s experienced sales and product management team have all the necessary product expertise and extensive experience for designing plant layouts that involve high-speed poultry processing...
A projection of the future dynamics in global poultry meat production
Global chicken meat production is projected to grow by 24.4 mill. t or 22.3 % between 2014 and 2024. In contrast to egg production...
Vostermans Ventilation – specialist in the field of ventilation since 1952
Vostermans Ventilation B.V. develops, manufactures and distributes fans and control equipment for agricultural and industrial applications and is part of the group Vostermans Companies....
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...
EU: Traditional markets using coloured chickens
Besides recent developments seen in the highly developed countries with slower growing (white) chickens grown up to about 7 weeks of age - filling...
Poultry suppliers in South Trinidad struggle amid severe shortfall
Poultry operators in South Trinidad are facing a critical shortage, receiving up to 50% fewer birds than usual, forcing some businesses to reduce staff...
Health prevention through electromagnetic waves: a technological solution against avian influenza
The Italian biotechnology company e4life has introduced e4life Farm - advanced devices that use electromagnetic waves to inactivate the avian influenza virus within poultry...
Dynamics and patterns of the egg industry in the G19 countries between 2006 and...
The first paper, in a series of two, which deals with the egg industry in the Group of Nineteen countries between 2006 and 2016...
The U.S. poultry industry under stress: a turbulent decade in retrospect. Part 2: poultry...
Between December 2014 and July 2025, the U.S. poultry industry has been hit by four devastating outbreaks of avian influenza (AI). In total, the...
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...
The EU egg industry
In 2015, the 507 million inhabitants of the 28 EU member countries shared 6.8 % in the global population. The efficiency of the EU...
Prevent contaminated water with automated drinking systems
Poultry farmers often cast a critical eye on the quality of feed. However, do they hold the quality of drinking water in the house...
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...
The role of the G20 group in global meat production and trade. Part 3:...
Two previous articles examined the role of the G191 countries in global meat production and exports (Windhorst, 2026, 2026a). These studies highlighted the significant...
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...
Brazil: considerable increase of broiler meat and egg production – 2nd part
Brazil is one of the main countries in the international broiler meat production and trade sectors. The country continues to show a considerable dynamics...
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...
An insight into the Spanish poultry industry – Hen eggs
Spain is one of the leading European countries in poultry production and trade. In 2020, it ranked in fourth place in poultry meat production...
Bábolna TETRA opened a new genetic research unit in the western part of Hungary
As a proof of the company’s long-term dedication of being involved in layer genetics, a new facility has been opened on the 30th October...
Optimum solutions for increasing hatchery efficiency
ZOOTECNICA INTERNATIONAL interviewed Mr Rudy Verhelst, Product Manager at Petersime N.V., - the world leading supplier of incubators, hatchery equipment, project services and turnkey hatcheries -, speaking about the Belgian company, its latest improvements and optimum solutions for increasing hatchery efficiency.
Interview with Dinah Nicholson, Global manager of Hatchery Development and Support at Aviagen
Interview with Dinah Nicholson, Global Manager of Hatchery Development and Support at Aviagen, the world's leading poultry breeding company
Poultry growth forecast rises to 3.5%, but oversupply weighs on prices
RaboResearch has raised its 2026 growth forecast for global poultry production to 3.5%. In several markets, output is rising faster than demand, while feed...
Giordano Global: Quality as a Culture, Not Just a Standard
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...
Regional concentration in global egg production
This overview will list theleading countries in egg production in each continent and document their share in the production volume of the continent as...
Patterns and dynamics of global egg and poultry meat trade. Part 2 – Poultry...
In June 2021, FAO published an update on global trade data for 2019. This makes it possible to present an overview on the patterns...
MagFan, best in test at Bess Lab
MagFan was tested at Bess Lab in January 2019. Compared to all other fans tested at Bess Lab, MagFan is quite simply in a...
Interview with Denis Kan, President of Jamesway Incubator Company
Jamesway has a solid reputation worldwide with offices in North America, Russia, and Asia and production facilities in Canada and China and serves 1,800...
The poultry meat business in Europe and beyond
It is a great challenge in a rapidly changing world to keep a business model up to date and profitable. The market orientation of...
Nucleotides: the key additive for a healthy gut and balanced microbiota in broiler chickens
By supporting a balanced microflora and promoting the functional integrity of the intestine, nucleotides contribute to improved digestive efficiency and enhanced natural defense against...
Thailand forecasts growth amid intense competition and plant relocations
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...
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,...
Hubbard’s Premium product range tailored to all diverse market needs
Interview with Bruno Briand, Hubbard Business Director EMEA
In 2021 Hubbard celebrates its 100th anniversary. It started with the selection of conventional breeding stock, but...
Patterns and dynamics of the EU poultry industry: a status report – Part 1
Part 1 - Laying hen husbandry, egg production and egg trade
In two papers, the patterns of the EU poultry industry will be analysed. The...
LUBING products for washing and sanitizing drinking lines
LUBING has always been attentive to promote systems that have as their objective the hygiene and sanitation of drinkinglines and water used in the...
News from River Systems and Arion Fasoli
During the VIV Europe Fair, we met Stefano Concina at the Stand River Systems, and Nicola Bonetti of Arion Fasoli and took the opportunity...
The remarkable dynamics of the global poultry industry: 50 years in retrospective. Part 1...
In two papers the author will analyse the development of poultry over the past fifty years and document the remarkable growth of global egg...
Interview with Bernd Meerpohl, CEO of Big Dutchman
Zootecnica International had the chance to ask Bernd Meerpohl, CEO of Big Dutchman about the current poultry market situation at a global level.
Interview with Olivier Rochard, Managing Director of Hubbard, on their new Hubbard Efficiency Plus
Hubbard has recently launched a new conventional breeder female, the Hubbard Efficiency Plus, which is the result of the company’s long-term research and development...
AGRIVOL chooses Breedaza
AGRIVOL, a fifty-year-old company specializing in poultry breeding, have several turkey and breeder farms in Bergamo, Brescia and Cremona provinces and choosed Breedaza in...
Improving customer service and the use of technology to stay competitive in the food...
The need to grow and keep customers is dominating the agenda of consumer and retail executives around the world.
Thirty-three percent of the 526 consumer...
Trade tensions continue
Reports from South America indicate a robust harvest that will start in just a few weeks. A wild card is the trade tensions between...
The Polish company Gospodarstwo Piotrkowo chooses SPECHT
In Piotrkowo, a small Polish town, some 130 km southeast of Gdansk, you will find one of the leading egg-producing companies of the country.
The...
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,...