Aviagen Turkeys showcases the growth journey from poult to maturity
Aviagen Turkeys Ltd has unveiled a fascinating new visual project that documents the complete growth and development of turkeys from hatch to 20 weeks...
FEFAC warns of looming soy supply disruptions under EU’s EUDR proposal
The European Feed Manufacturers’ Federation (FEFAC) has issued an urgent warning to EU agriculture ministers over the risk of severe soy supply disruptions resulting...
BFREPA calls for urgent housing order as avian flu cases rise in Western Great...
The British Free Range Egg Producers Association (BFREPA) has called for an immediate housing order to be implemented across the western region of Great...
Europe faces renewed bird flu challenge as early outbreaks spread across the continent
Bird flu is spreading rapidly across Europe, with the highest number of early-season outbreaks in at least a decade, reigniting fears of another crisis...
Belgium orders poultry indoors as bird flu resurgence sweeps across Europe and beyond
Belgian authorities have ordered all poultry to be kept indoors starting Thursday, following the detection of new H5N1 avian influenza outbreaks, as Europe and...
Advancing Poultry Health: Highlights from USPOULTRY’s 2025 Live Production, Welfare and Biosecurity Seminar
TUCKER, Ga. – Oct. 14, 2025 – At the forefront of poultry production, USPOULTRY’s 2025 Live Production, Welfare and Biosecurity Seminar addressed critical challenges posed...
Serbia’s Superior Foods expands operations with new poultry processing facility in Šid
Serbian poultry processor Superior Foods has inaugurated a new, state-of-the-art processing facility in Šid, northwestern Serbia, following an investment of €7 million (approximately $8...
Registration Is Now Open for the FSVP Training Course at IPPE 2026
ARLINGTON, Va. – Oct. 21, 2025 – The American Feed Industry Association (AFIA) has opened registration for the Foreign Supplier Verification Program (FSVP) training and...
Nigeria’s Largest Livestock Expo Returns in 2026: Nipoli Expo Set for April in Ibadan
The 8th edition of the Nigeria International Poultry & Livestock Expo (NIPOLI Expo) has been officially announced and will take place from 28–30 April...
France raises bird flu alert level to ‘high’ amid new outbreaks
France has raised its national bird flu alert level from moderate to high, requiring all poultry farms to keep birds indoors, as authorities respond...
Falling feed prices drives growth of South Africa poultry industry
South Africa's poultry industry is back onto a growth path driven mainly by the affordable feed prices and a resilient farming community that has...
FEFAC marks halfway milestone with 5th Feed Sustainability Charter Progress Report
The European feed industry has reached a key milestone in its sustainability journey as FEFAC (the European Feed Manufacturers’ Federation) published the 5th edition...
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...
Global egg prices continue to rise, with Australia and the United States at the...
Egg prices have continued to climb worldwide, according to the latest report from GlobalProductPrices.com. Based on data collected from 80 countries, the average global...
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...
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...
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...
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...
AVEC: The Mercosur Safeguard “Will Never Work” for Poultry
The Association of Poultry Processors and Poultry Trade in the EU (AVEC) has issued a sharp warning that the safeguard clause in the EU-Mercosur...
Iran reports new H5N1 outbreak in northern poultry flock
The World Organisation for Animal Health (WOAH) has confirmed a new outbreak of highly pathogenic avian influenza (H5N1) in Iran, according to a notification...
Denmark and the Netherlands report new H5N1 bird flu outbreaks in poultry flocks
Two new outbreaks of highly pathogenic avian influenza (H5N1) have been confirmed this week in Denmark and the Netherlands, affecting more than 220,000 birds...
Slovenia’s Jata Emona Farms Earn Ross 150 Club Status
Four farms from Jata Emona in Slovenia have earned a place in the prestigious Ross® 150 Club, a recognition reserved for breeder growers who...
JBS invests $70 million to re-enter Paraguay’s poultry market
Global meat giant JBS is making a major return to Paraguay’s poultry industry, announcing a $70 million investment over the next two years to...
Global Poultry Outlook: Strong Growth Ahead Despite Trade and Disease Pressures
The global poultry industry is heading into the final quarter of 2025 with confidence, supported by strong demand, easing feed costs, and steady production...
2026 IPPE set to break records as registration opens
Registration for the 2026 International Production & Processing Expo (IPPE) opens on October 6, 2025, with organizers announcing what will be the largest edition...
VIV Africa Heads West: Abidjan to Host the First Côte d’Ivoire Edition in 2027
VNU Europe (Royal Dutch Jaarbeurs), organizer of VIV Worldwide, will launch VIV Africa in Abidjan, Côte d’Ivoire, creating an annual, alternating hub for the...
Two genetic mutations linked to heightened risk in North American H5N1 strain
New research has identified two mutations in the highly pathogenic avian influenza (HPAI) H5N1 virus that help explain why the North American lineage behaves...
Royal Jaarbeurs at FAO 2025: Innovation, Inclusion, and Collaboration Key to Livestock Transformation
At the Second FAO Global Conference on Sustainable Livestock Transformation, held in Rome from 29 September to 1 October 2025, Jeroen van Hooff, President...
FAO Global Dialogue in Brazil Puts Avian Influenza at the Top of the Agend
The Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO), together with the Brazilian Ministry of Agriculture and Livestock, hosted the first global multi-sector...
Innov’Space 2025 Awards Highlight Breakthroughs in Poultry and Livestock Innovation
The 30th anniversary of Innov’Space at SPACE 2025 marked a record-setting year for innovation in livestock farming. Out of 108 applications, the jury of...
SPACE 2025 Breaks Records and Puts Innovation at the Center of Animal Farming
The 39th edition of SPACE, held from 16 to 18 September 2025 at the Rennes Exhibition Centre, will be remembered as a record-breaking year...
Electron beam vaccines show promise as alternative to antibiotics in poultry health
The University of Arkansas has received a $100,000 research grant to advance a novel approach to poultry vaccination: electron beam (e-beam) inactivated vaccines. The...
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...
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...
Avian influenza outbreak confirmed in Norway: ESA approves emergency measures
Norway has reported a new outbreak of highly pathogenic avian influenza (HPAI) H5N1, underlining the persistent threat of bird flu across Europe as the...
WEO celebrates global egg industry excellence at the 2025 Awards
At its Global Leadership Conference held in Cartagena, Colombia, the World Egg Organisation (WEO) honoured leading figures and companies from the international egg sector...
#NoBirdFlu campaign launches to boost farm biosecurity across Europe
With the arrival of the migratory season and the heightened risk of avian influenza, the European Food Safety Authority (EFSA) and the European Commission...
VIV Select China moves to Shanghai for the 2026 edition
After the remarkable success of VIV Select China 2025 in Nanjing, the organizers of the leading livestock industry exhibition have announced a major strategic...
Eu recognizes Brazil as bird flu free—exports scheduled to resume
The European Union officially acknowledged Brazil as free from avian influenza, clearing the way for the phased resumption of Brazilian chicken meat exports. This...
EU–Mercosur trade deal: implications for the poultry sector
The European Commission has submitted proposals to the Council for the signature and conclusion of the EU–Mercosur Partnership Agreement (EMPA). If approved, this long-awaited...
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...
Zootecnica – Poultry Magazine | July–August 2025 Digital Edition
The July–August 2025 issue of Zootecnica – Poultry Magazine is now available in digital format.
This edition delivers up-to-date technical content and global insights for...
VIETSTOCK 2025: : the premier platform for livestock innovation & collaboration
Vietstock Expo & Forum - The most anticipated livestock event in Vietnam will take place from 8–10 October 2025 at the Saigon Exhibition and...
Bird flu: efsa assesses risks from u.s. outbreaks and potential spread to Europe
In its latest report, the European Food Safety Authority (EFSA) has analyzed the ongoing bird flu situation in the United States and assessed how...
Visitor Registration is Open for VIV MEA 2025: the Region’s Premier Animal Protein Industry...
Register now to attend the region’s most influential meeting point for stakeholders operating across the animal protein value chain
VIV MEA, the premier international trade...
From gut microbiota to lighting: integrated approaches for sustainable poultry farming
In Piombino Dese, in the province of Padua, farmers, veterinarians, and technicians gathered to discuss the most pressing topics in the poultry sector.
The recent...
Newcastle disease: the outbreak in Poland intensifies
Poland, the European Union’s leading poultry producer, is experiencing one of its most challenging disease outbreaks in recent memory. Since January 2025, the country...
Eu e Brasile in talks to reopen chicken meat trade
As Brazil works to restore access to its key export markets following an avian influenza outbreak, high-level talks with the European Union signal cautious...
EU allocates €14 million to support Polish poultry farmers after avian flu losses
In a significant move to reinforce the resilience of Europe's poultry industry, the European Commission has approved a €14 million financial package to compensate...
The new issue of Zootecnica – Poultry Magazine is now online!
Discover the latest updates, technical content, and market insights from the global poultry sector.
In this issue:
Company Focus – Aviagen Turkeys opens its doors: a...
Aviagen Turkeys update Breeder and Commercial Management Guidelines
The aim of these booklets is to support turkey producers and help them achieve optimum performance from their birds.
The booklets draw attention to essential...
EU Poultry Market in 2024: Production Rebound, Stable Imports, and Export Growth Amid Ongoing...
The European poultry sector demonstrated a strong performance in 2024, marking a significant recovery in production and a steady growth in trade, despite persistent...
VIV Asia 2025: the premier hub for the animal protein industry
VIV Asia 2025, the leading international trade show for the animal protein production industry, is set to return to Bangkok from March 12 to...
Cobb: Advancing Poultry Genetics for a Sustainable Protein Future
“It All Starts With Genetics”
Genetics companies are vital in the global protein supply chain, enhancing productivity and efficiency. For over a century, Cobb has...
Discover Award-winning Innovations from Big Dutchman Asia at VIV Asia 2025
Big Dutchman Asia is set to make a major impact at VIV Asia 2025, showcasing cutting-edge innovations designed to revolutionize livestock farming.
This year, we...
U.S. Launches $1 Billion Strategy to Combat Avian Influenza and Lower Egg Prices
In a major initiative to curb highly pathogenic avian influenza (HPAI) and stabilize egg prices, U.S. Secretary of Agriculture Brooke Rollins has announced a...
H&N Supports Egg Accessibility with “First 1000 Days of Life” Program
Great Eggspectations - H&N supports local production and broad availability of eggs as super-food
Eggs have been part of human history since the earliest...
Avian Influenza: understanding the threat and enhancing preparedness
Avian influenza viruses continue to pose a growing threat, with the potential to mutate and adapt to humans, potentially triggering future pandemics. In response...
VIV Asia 2025: High-level Seminars on Sustainable Animal Farming, Biosecurity, Disease Prevention and More
With over 150 curated sessions led by 300 industry experts, VIV Asia 2025 provides an unparalleled platform for knowledge-building and networking
VIV Asia 2025, the...
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...
EuroTier 2024, innovating for competitiveness in animal husbandry
EuroTier 2024 promises to be an essential platform for livestock professionals seeking to stay competitive and secure the future of their farms.
With the guiding...
Hotraco Acquired by Munters AB
Munters AB (SE) and its business area FoodTech has acquired Hotraco with headquarters in Hegelsom (NL) from Amsterdam based family office Nedvest (NL).
Hotraco is...
EuroTier 2024: trends in poultry farming and feeding technology
As in previous years, poultry farmers are currently facing a number of challenges. These include, in particular, a further improvement in animal welfare and...
World Egg Day 2024: United by Eggs
On Friday, 11th October 2024, the world will come together to celebrate World Egg Day, a day dedicated to honoring the incredibly versatile and...
VIV Africa 2024 Concludes in Kigali with Record Numbers and Industry Engagement
VIV Africa 2024 has officially come to an end after three dynamic days of connecting agricultural, poultry, and dairy professionals from across the continent...
Immunity and inflammation: crucial balance
I-CARE: boosting immunity to maximize energy for growth and performance.
In poultry farming, illnesses such as Marek’s disease, Gumboro disease, and Newcastle disease are highly...
SPACE 2024 : everything for animal farming
The themes of the next SPACE Expo, which will take place from September 17 to 19, 2024, confirms this positioning and ambition: 1,200 exhibitors will...
AgriBITs Summit Postponed: New Date parallel to VIV Asia, 12 – 14 March 2025,...
The AgriBITs Summit, the AI and Tech event catering to the livestock and crop sectors, has announced a rescheduled date. Originally planned for September...
Costs and Implications of the European Chicken Commitment in the EU
The Association of Poultry Processors and Poultry Trade in the EU Countries (AVEC) has published today a new study analysing in depth the additional...
Revolutionizing livestock farming: Introducing VUELA | Always in control
In a world where the quality of indoor air is becoming increasingly important, TPI-Polytechniek is proud to introduce VUELA, an innovative ventilation inlet, designed...
EW Nutrition acquires BIOSTABIL product line from dsm-firmenich
EW Nutrition, a global provider of animal nutrition solutions, announced today that it has acquired the BIOMIN BIOSTABIL product line from dsm-firmenich. The deal...
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It is a particularly interesting international site because it supports and disseminates useful information to safeguard the reputation of the poultry sector so...
Hubbard: Nicolas Neyra appointed as Sales Manager for France
France – Hubbard is very pleased to announce the appointment of Nicolas Neyra as Sales Manager for France effective January 2024. He succeeds Jean...
Highly Pathogenic Avian Influenza: available vaccines and vaccination strategies
The European Union (EU) has experienced an epidemic of HPAI in wild and domestic birds in recent years. Areas with dense populations of poultry farms are at particular...
Pas Reform Academy collaborates with Tyson Foods in the US to train key hatchery...
Pas Reform Academy organized a three-day hatchery training program in collaboration with Tyson Foods.
Royal Pas Reform recognizes the crucial importance of staff operational and...
RoboBatcher robotic packing of chicken tenders
Until now, in those markets where chicken tenders (aka tenderloins or inner fillets) are sold on trays for supermarkets, these packs have been put...
VIV MEA – 20-22 November 2023, Abu Dhabi
VIV MEA, the international trade show from feed to food for the production & processing of poultry meat, eggs, fish, and dairy, in the...
Vegetable meat? Practically a fake
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Avian Influenza, featured topic at the 2024 Latin American Poultry Summit
The theme, “A Look at Avian Influenza to Prevent Its Spread and Recover from the Damages It Caused,” will be explored through a robust...
EW Nutrition welcomes Jan Vanbrabant as new CEO
VISBEK (Germany), 1 September 2023 — EW Nutrition, a leading global provider of functional animal nutrition solutions, welcomes Jan Vanbrabant as its new Chief...
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