Research shows promise for AI-based Salmonella detection in poultry
New artificial intelligence (AI)-based tools could help poultry producers detect Salmonella more quickly using smartphone images and bird activity patterns, according to a newly published study...
Philippines reports H5N1 bird flu outbreak among backyard birds in Oriental Mindoro
The Philippines has reported a new outbreak of highly pathogenic H5N1 bird flu among backyard birds in Oriental Mindoro, according to the World Organisation...
EU unveils Livestock Strategy with focus on competitiveness, animal health and poultry welfare
The European Commission has placed livestock at the heart of its long-term vision for European agriculture with the adoption of its first-ever Livestock Strategy,...
FEFAC welcomes the EU Protein Plan and Livestock Strategy, reaffirms commitment to a resilient...
The European Feed Manufacturers' Federation (FEFAC) welcomes the European Commission's adoption of the EU Protein Plan and the EU Livestock Strategy, as well as the very detailed and...
Russian poultry producers face margin pressure as costs rise and market conditions shift
Russia's poultry industry is facing growing economic pressure as producers contend with rising production costs, expensive financing and changing market dynamics, prompting many companies...
Zoetis wins EU approval for Poulvac Procerta HVT-ND against Newcastle and Marek’s disease
Zoetis has received European Commission marketing authorization for Poulvac Procerta HVT-ND, a recombinant vector vaccine for chickens designed to help protect against Newcastle disease...
Ghana eyes Egyptian know‑how to cut poultry imports and boost local production
Accra is exploring cooperation with Egypt to strengthen its poultry value chain as part of a broader strategy to reduce dependence on frozen chicken...
First Avipro Hubbard Conference held in Kenya
Kenya – Avipro, the Hubbard Efficiency Plus distributor in East Africa, and Hubbard were pleased to co-organise the first “Avipro Hubbard Conference” at the...
New Anthoney’s partners with University of Peradeniya to independently verify antibiotic-free chicken production
Sri Lankan poultry producer New Anthoney's Farms has entered into a partnership with the University of Peradeniya to independently verify its antibiotic-free chicken production....
Call for entries: DLG Agri Influencer Award 2026 now open
International award honors outstanding agricultural content creators on social media – Farmers from around the world invited to apply until 30 August 2026 –...
World Zoonoses Day: prevention starts on the farm
Today, July 6, we celebrate World Zoonoses Day, dedicated to reminding us how closely animal and human health are connected. This observance recalls Louis...
Aviagen and Nippon Chunky strengthen long-term relationship in Japan
Aviagen® is pleased to announce the next step in a long-standing collaboration with valued Ross® distributor Nippon Chunky, a subsidiary of Marubeni Corporation’s Food...
EuroTier 2026: strong commitment from visitors
10–13 November 2026 in Hanover, Germany – Theme: “Intelligence in Animal Farming” – Visitor survey reveals strong interest – DLG Spotlights, DLG Expert Stages...
BAU researchers develop new colored-meat chicken line after 15 years of work
Researchers at Bangladesh Agricultural University (BAU) have developed a new chicken subtype that produces colored meat after 15 years of continuous research, according to...
UK opens funded poultry biosecurity reviews under Animal Health and Welfare Pathway
Poultry producers in England can now apply for funded biosecurity reviews through the Animal Health and Welfare Pathway (AHWP), following the opening of applications...
Aviagen TMEA marks leadership transition as Sergio Illán. Succeeds Tom Exley
Aviagen® TMEA (Türkiye, Middle East and Africa) is marking a new chapter in its regional leadership as Sergio Illán succeeds Tom Exley as President...
France: extreme heat causes hundreds of thousands of losses in poultry farms
The heatwave affecting France has caused the death of hundreds of thousands of birds on farms, putting significant strain on carcass collection services. In...
Bird flu spreads in Nepal: over 600,000 poultry culled
Nepal is facing growing concerns over the spread of avian influenza, with outbreaks reported across the Kathmandu Valley and increasing scrutiny over containment measures...
VIV Africa returns to Kigali as registration opens for 2026 edition
Industry professionals can now secure their free badge ahead of the show taking place on 7–8 October at the Kigali Convention Centre.
VIV Africa, part...
Holding Familia Safir expands production capacity with EUR 16.5 million acquisition
Romanian poultry producer Holding Familia Safir has completed the acquisition of poultry production sites in Tătărăști and Parincea, in Bacău county, as well as...
Poland remains Europe’s HPAI hotspot with 102 poultry outbreaks in spring 2026
Between 28 February and 4 June 2026, Poland remained the European country most affected by highly pathogenic avian influenza (HPAI) in poultry, according to...
Rabobank raises global poultry growth forecast for 2026 to 3–3.5%
The global poultry industry continues to expand, prompting RaboResearch to raise its outlook for 2026. In its Global Poultry Quarterly Q3 2026, Rabobank increased...
First European detection of H9N2 clade G5.5 reported in Hungarian broiler farms
The latest avian influenza monitoring report published by the European Food Safety Authority (EFSA), the European Centre for Disease Prevention and Control (ECDC) and...
Philippines launches animal vaccine programme to support ASF and avian influenza preparedness
The Philippine Department of Agriculture (DA) has launched a ₱140.9-million Animal Vaccine Development Program (AVDP) aimed at supporting the country’s livestock and poultry sectors...
France lowers HPAI risk level and lifts nationwide poultry housing measures
France has reduced its risk level for highly pathogenic avian influenza (HPAI) from moderate to negligible, ending nationwide measures that required poultry to be...
Avian influenza activity declines across Europe as spring ends
Highly pathogenic avian influenza (HPAI) activity continued to ease across Europe during spring 2026, with detections expected to remain at low levels over the...
South Africa moves to enable HPAI vaccination in poultry sector
South Africa’s Minister of Agriculture, John Steenhuisen, has moved to amend the Animal Diseases Regulations (R.2026 of 1986) to allow the introduction of vaccination...
Australian poultry industry steps up H5N1 preparedness after seabird detections
Australia’s poultry industry is strengthening biosecurity following recent H5N1 detections in seabirds in Western Australia and South Australia. No cases have been reported in...
De Heus and Hung Nhon outline poultry expansion plans in Vietnam
De Heus and Hung Nhon have outlined long-term plans to expand poultry production and processing capacity in Vietnam as part of their 2026–2036 development...
Intracare inaugurates new production facility in Veghel
Intracare officially inaugurated its new production facility in Veghel, the Netherlands, on 4 June during an event attended by Her Majesty Queen Máxima.
Employees, international...
Clean drinking water, clear rules. Hygiene meets compliance in poultry farming
There are some interesting developments taking place in Europe regarding the cleaning of drinking water in poultry production, particularly when it comes to treating...
Avian flu reaches all continents: Australia confirms second H5N1 case in wildlife
Avian influenza H5N1 has officially completed its global spread. Australia, until two days ago the only continent still free from the virus on mainland...
Zootecnica – Poultry Magazine: the new digital issue is now available
The latest issue of Zootecnica – Poultry Magazine is now available online, featuring technical, management and market insights for poultry professionals around the world.
This...
38th Annual Australian Poultry Science Symposium
The Poultry Research Foundation, in conjunction with WPSA - Australian Branch, cordially invites you to attend the 38th Annual Australian Poultry Science Symposium to...
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....
Lavender in crisis: Provence farmers turn to laying hens to survive
In Provence, lavender no longer guarantees a viable income for many farmers. Years of oversupply, falling prices, unstable yields, and increasingly unpredictable weather have...
VICTAM International 2026 attracts more than 7,000 industry professionals to Utrecht
VICTAM International and GRAPAS Europe returned to Jaarbeurs Utrecht, the Netherlands, from 2 to 4 June 2026, bringing together 7,038 industry professionals from 127...
Nigeria: Federal Government tightens oversight of poultry import allocations to end supply gaps and...
The Federal Government of Nigeria has announced plans to strengthen oversight of poultry import allocations and enforce stricter performance measures across the industry. The...
SPACE 2026: 40 editions dedicated to livestock farming
From September 15th to 17th, 2026, the RennesParc expo will host the 40th edition of SPACE. Three days to discover, exchange ideas, and find...
TARGAN announces sale to Merck Animal Health
TARGAN Inc, a privately held innovator in developing and commercializing biodevice solutions to improve performance outcomes for the poultry industry, today announced that it has...
From vision to showroom: VIV Europe closes its 25th edition at the forefront of...
The 25th edition of the world expo from feed to food brought together the full breadth of the global animal protein industry at Jaarbeurs...
Industrial incubators market grows as poultry hatchery segment expands
A new forecast published by IndexBox indicates that the global industrial incubators market is expected to continue growing steadily through 2035, supported primarily by...
Zootecnica – Poultry Magazine: latest digital issue now online
The latest issue of Zootecnica – Poultry Magazine is now available online, with articles covering poultry production, welfare, nutrition, health, and international market developments.
This...
VIV Europe 2026 show preview: marking the 25th edition as the showroom of the...
The global feed-to-food industry converges on Utrecht for three days of innovation, conversation, and discovery.
VIV Europe 2026, the World Expo from Feed to Food,...
China lifts HPAI-related poultry export restrictions for 17 U.S. states
USDA’s Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service (APHIS) has updated its China export restrictions webpage to confirm that China lifted highly pathogenic avian influenza...
Avian influenza: how Italy’s pilot vaccination programme for poultry farms will work
Italy’s Ministry of Health has adopted a pilot vaccination programme against highly pathogenic avian influenza (HPAI) subtype H5 targeting selected turkey and laying hen...
Paraguayan poultry meat enters the Middle East and accelerates international expansion
The approval by the United Arab Emirates opens a new stage for Paraguay’s poultry sector, which aims to position itself in high-value markets and...
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...
According to the White House, China would resume poultry imports from U.S. states recognised...
The White House stated that China would resume imports of poultry meat and poultry products from U.S. states recognised by the U.S. Department of...
VIV Europe 2026: key exhibitors heading to Utrecht
From hatchery automation and AI-based monitoring systems to feed technologies, processing equipment and animal health solutions, VIV Europe 2026 will bring together companies and...
Italy launches the first pilot vaccination project for HPAI in poultry farms
Starting in May 2026, the Italian Ministry of Health will begin a pilot vaccination program against highly pathogenic avian influenza (HPAI – H5 subtype)....
Aviagen Anadolu showcases the future of poultry production at 9th Technical Seminar
Aviagen® Anadolu successful hosted its ninth technical seminar in Belek, Antalya, Türkiye, from 28–29 April, bringing together poultry professionals, industry experts and customers from...
AAT and SBA announce market launch of Cheggy in-ovo sexing technology in Australia
First installation in Asia-Pacific goes live at SBA’s Victoria hatchery – orders for sexed chicks now open; official launch event to take place at...
From feedmill to food system: VIV Europe 2026 addresses the industry’s most critical challenges
Over 70 sessions across three days address the industry's most pressing challenges — from artificial intelligence and sustainability to food security and global market...
Development of U.S.-strain live and inactivated vaccines for control of avian metapneumovirus subtype B...
USPOULTRY and the USPOULTRY Foundation announce the completion of a research project that developed both live and inactivated vaccine candidates for avian metapneumovirus (aMPV)...
Hendrix Genetics releases Sustainability Report highlighting renewed strategy and long-term commitment
Boxmeer, the Netherlands – May 6, 2026 – Hendrix Genetics today announced the publication of its new Sustainability Report, outlining how sustainability is embedded across...
Royal Agrifirm Group completes acquisition of Hamlet Protein
Royal Agrifirm Group today announces the successful completion of its acquisition of Hamlet Protein, a global leader in specialty soy-based protein ingredients for young...
New research explores dietary approaches to maintain eggshell quality in older hens
USPOULTRY and the USPOULTRY Foundation announce the completion of a research project evaluating the effects of dacitic tuff breccia (DTB) and phytase on eggshell...
Zangtinda Marcel Ouedraogo joins Hubbard as Dual Purpose Project Manager
Africa – Hubbard is pleased to announce the appointment of Zangtinda Marcel Ouedraogo as Dual Purpose Project Manager. This new role reflects Hubbard’s commitment...
Hubbard organises second edition “Rencontres Hubbard Premium”
France – Le Pouliguen – On March 31st and April 1st, 2026 Hubbard brought together a large group of technicians in charge of managing...
International Poultry Welfare Alliance and U.S. Roundtable for Sustainable Poultry & Eggs announce Andy...
The International Poultry Welfare Alliance (IPWA) and the U.S. Roundtable for Sustainable Poultry & Eggs (US-RSPE) are pleased to announce the appointment of Andy...
EU egg market dashboard: week 12, 2026
According to the European Commission egg market dashboard, the average EU price for Class A eggs at packing stations in week 12 of 2026...
Avian influenza spreads across Nepal’s poultry sector
Nepal is facing a serious escalation of avian flu outbreaks, with more than 100,000 birds culled across multiple districts as authorities battle the spread...
The new digital edition of Zootecnica – Poultry Magazine is now online
The latest issue of Zootecnica – Poultry Magazine is now available, featuring technical articles on poultry nutrition, health and production management.
This edition includes a...
VIV Select India 2026 show preview: marking a new chapter for the country’s livestock...
Global expertise meets local partnerships, the three-day show introduces a complete feed‑to‑food platform for India’s fastest-growing agribusiness sector
VIV Select India 2026 takes place from...
Daniel Gomes joined Hubbard as Asia Business Manager
Asia – Hubbard is pleased to announce that Daniel Gomes has been appointed as Asia Business Manager. Daniel is based in Bangkok and reports...
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...
Sustainable Livestock Intergroup on reducing emissions in monogastric livestock farming with circular feed and...
On 30 April, the European Parliament Sustainable Livestock Intergroup holds an event “How can circular feed and feed additives be deployed to reduce emissions...
Reducing emissions in pig and poultry production
10–13 November 2026 in Hanover – Guiding theme: “Intelligence in animal farming” – Comprehensive technical program – DLG Spotlight: Emission Reduction – eurotier.com
Reducing emissions...
Nigeria: rising chick costs and supply constraints weigh on egg production outlook
Nigeria’s poultry sector is facing renewed pressure as a sharp increase in day-old chick prices and ongoing supply constraints begin to affect farm-level decisions...
World Bank invests US$12m in Ghana’s poultry and US$75m in cocoa
The World Bank has launched two major interventions in Ghana to strengthen key agricultural sectors. Under the West Africa Food Systems Resilience Programme (FSRP),...
The new digital edition of Zootecnica – Poultry Magazine is now online
The latest digital edition of Zootecnica – Poultry Magazine is now available, offering technical insights and up-to-date information for the poultry sector.
This issue features...
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...
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...
Strengthening child nutrition in Ethiopia through local egg powder production
The IEF is providing expert guidance to UNICEF to establish a new egg powder processing plant, which is currently in transit to Ethiopia for...
Technical program at EuroTier 2026 addresses international topics
10–13 November 2026 in Hanover, Germany – Guiding theme: “Intelligence in animal farming” – DLG Spotlights, DLG Expert Stages and networking events – Premiering...
Extension offers webinar series on poultry management, disease prevention
LITTLE ROCK — A series of six webinars will be available this spring for poultry owners to learn more about diseases, parasites and other...
Avian influenza: detections in birds decline across the EU
Detections of highly pathogenic avian influenza (HPAI) in birds in Europe have started to decline, following an autumn and winter period in which HPAI...
From animal feed to health: VIV Health & Nutrition Asia 2026 concludes on a...
Three days of discovery, connection, and business at Asia’s most focused animal nutrition and health event — co-located with VICTAM Asia, GRAPAS Asia, and...
Advanced Poultry Nutrition Forum 2026: a landmark gathering in Bangkok
The Advanced Poultry Nutrition Forum 2026, organized by Progressus, concluded in Bangkok with resounding success. The one-day high-level technical forum brought together a distinguished...