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...
Sabirs’ Group from Lahore, Pakistan chooses SmartPro™ from Pas Reform for new single stage...
Sabirs' Group, one of the biggest and best-known companies in Pakistan’s poultry market, has chosen Pas Reform’s SmartPro™ incubators for its new, single stage hatchery...
World Egg Day 2026 celebrates 30 years of egg nutrition
Today, 9 October, World Egg Day marks its 30th anniversary, celebrating the nutritional value of eggs and their important role in healthy, balanced diets...
Aviagen LLC keeps in touch during COVID-19 with their webinars
In a spirit of finding innovative ways to communicate with customers despite COVID-19 restrictions, Aviagen® LLC Russia organizes regular webinars.
To prepare for the...
2026 National Safety Conference for the poultry industry emphasizes proactive approach to workplace safety
Poultry industry safety professionals gathered at the 2026 National Safety Conference for the Poultry Industry to explore strategies for to continue to promote safe...
Midwest Poultry Federation announces new directors
The Midwest Poultry Federation is pleased to announce several new directors to its Board of Directors. At its March 12 board meeting in Minneapolis,...
EuroTier 2026: from data to decisions: how AI is changing livestock farming
10–13 November 2026 in Hanover, Germany – Theme: “Intelligence in animal farming” – From data collection to data-driven decision-making – AI supports animal welfare,...
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...
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...
VAL-CO, clean and dry feed from delivery to consumption
A VAL-CO feed storage and transport system is designed to keep feed clean and dry from delivery to consumption. Store your feed in our...
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...
Innovations, technology and business on display at the next SPACE
The 33rd edition of SPACE will be held from Tuesday 10 to Friday 13 September 2019 at Rennes Parc-Expo, in France.
Thanks to its location, its...
Thailand’s Betagro expands with Pas Reform’s hatchery
Following investment in a SmartPro™ hatchery extension in 2014, Thailand’s leading broiler producer Betagro has commissioned a brand new greenfield hatchery using Pas Reform’s...
How chicks quality is affected by navel development
The aim is to have boxes ready for transport to the farm which contain a known number of first class chicks with bright eyes,...
Zvezdan Kičeec appointed as Sales and Technical Manager for Eastern Europe and CIS
Hubbard is very pleased to announce the appointment of Dr Zvezdan Kičeec as Sales and Technical Manager for the Eastern Europe and CIS countries.
Zvezdan...
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...
EuroTier 2026: poultry innovation focuses on automation, artificial intelligence and monitoring
DLG (German Agricultural Society) has announced the winners of the Innovation Award EuroTier 2026. This year, 176 innovations were recognised by the independent DLG...
Assam poultry vaccination drive reaches 250 farmers in Nalbari
The ICAR–AICRP on Poultry Breeding, under the Directorate of Research at Assam Veterinary and Fishery University (AVFU), has organised a poultry vaccination and awareness...
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...
In memory of Jim Hunnable
Jim Hunnable, born in May 1947 in Braintree (Essex), started his career in the poultry business at the age of 15 in 1962 as...
DSM launches its latest breakthrough innovation Balancius™ in the EU
DSM launched its breakthrough innovation BalanciusTM into the EMEA broiler market at the 22nd European Symposium in Poultry Nutrition. BalanciusTM launched in North America and Latin America...
Egypt looks to Sub-Saharan Africa to expand poultry and egg exports
Egypt is intensifying efforts to expand poultry and egg exports into Sub-Saharan Africa, with Uganda emerging as a key partner in a broader strategy...
Cold weather pushes up egg prices in Tanzania’s Iringa Region
A seasonal drop in temperatures is putting pressure on egg production in Tanzania's Iringa Region, with prices rising in several local markets. According to...
MSD Animal Health announces leadership appointments in emerging digital technology operating unit
Rick DeLuca, President, MSD Animal Health, made these appointments following the completion of its acquisition of Antelliq, which is an operating unit within MSD...
MPF: Where Poultry Meets
Registration & Hotel Reservations Open November 8 for 2022 Midwest Poultry Federation Convention
Registration and hotel reservations for attendees to the 2022 Midwest Poultry Federation -...
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...
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...
Aviagen assigns new Head of Global Nutrition Services
Aviagen has named Dr. Marcelo Silva as its new Global Head of Nutrition Services.
Reporting directly to Dr. Bryan Fancher, group vice president of Global Technical...
Roxell is expanding the range of MiniMax™ feeder pans
Roxell, the leading manufacturer of automated feeding, drinking, nesting and heating systems, is expanding its range of MiniMax™ feeder pans. Roxell’s round feeder pan...
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...
Cobb Global Planning Project safeguards global poultry supply
Integration of the Cobb-Vantress subsidiary in Brazil into the company’s Global Planning Project will help to provide supplies of breeding stock at times when...
Big Dutchman, change in top management
Change in top management: Dr. Frank Hiller to become Chairman of the Big Dutchman Board of Management
From 1 April 2023, Bernd Meerpohl, long-term Chairman...
Award for best pitch Q-Perch
During the 7th International Conference on the Assessment of Animal Welfare at Farm and Group Level (WAFL) Vencomatic Group was rewarded for the best...
Aviagen hosts first live-bird processing module of EMEA Production Management School
Training served as guide to live-bird processing.
During the week of Sept. 9-14, Aviagen® hosted the first Europe, Middle East and Africa (EMEA) Production Management...
EuroTier 2026: DLG spotlights showcase the future of livestock farming
10-13 November 2026 in Hanover, Germany – Leading theme: "Intelligence in Animal Farming"– DLG Spotlights: Live demonstrations and special feature exhibitions focus on key...
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...
UK urged to ban Brazilian meat imports over antibiotic and AMR concerns
Leading UK farming organisations have called on the government to urgently prohibit imports of Brazilian beef, poultry and other affected animal products, bringing Great...
Coronavirus, VIV MEA 2020 postponed
VIV MEA management team has decided to postpone VIV MEA 2020 to August 31st – September 2nd, 2020 in Abu Dhabi due to the...
Evonik calls for manufacturers to utilize new feed mill
The feed mill, a scientific collaboration between Evonik and Nong Lam University, is dedicated to research trials and provides a valuable resource to foster...
Poultry Africa returns to Rwanda
Dates of 2nd-3rd October 2019 have been announced for the second edition of Poultry Africa, the expo designed especially for the poultry meat and...
New X-Streamer™ incubator by Petersime turns data into maximum hatchery performance
Petersime, a leading player in incubators and hatcheries, has launched the X-Streamer™, its new range of single-stage incubators. The X-Streamer™ is the world’s first...
Indian River attracts customers to Training Academy in Vietnam
The annual Indian River Training Academy (IRTA), held Nov. 19-23 in Saigon, was enthusiastically attended by more than 70 delegates from 17 nationalities in...
Aviagen New Zealand Ross 450 Club ends 2020 raising performance bar
With EPEF scores surpassing 500, New Zealand growers keep outdoing their best.
During the first year (July 2019-July 2020) of the new Ross® 450 Club,...
23rd European Symposium on Poultry Nutrition – ESPN 2023
The 23rd European Symposium on Poultry Nutrition - ESPN 2023 will be held from June 21 - 24, 2023 at the Palacongressi di Rimini,...
Aviagen Asia-Pacific presents “Brooding Masterclass” webinar
During July 13-15, Aviagen® Asia-Pacific hosted a “Brooding Masterclass” webinar as an exclusive, value-added service for its customers. The online meeting featured management practices...
EU poultry meat market records higher output and lower broiler prices
EU production rose by 5.1% in January-April 2026. Imports increased faster than exports, while broiler prices remained below 2025 levels.
Poultry meat production and trade...
Multiyear study aims to reduce pathogens in commercial chicken houses without harming birds
When a strain of highly pathogenic avian influenza, HPAI, tore through U.S. poultry farms in early 2025, farmers culled tens of millions of birds,...
Pas Reform and NatureForm organize specialist technical skills training for US hatchery staff
To ensure the continuous, optimized running of modern, technologically advanced hatcheries, operational staff today need to be skilled across multiple disciplines. This includes having...
MSD Animal Health and Rapid Genomics cooperation for vaccines production
MSD Animal Health, a division of Merck & Co., Inc., Kenilworth, N.J., USA, announced a collaboration agreement with Rapid Genomics which grants the company...
Tyson Foods chooses Pas Reform’s SmartPro™ hatchery technology
US-based Tyson Foods Inc. has chosen Pas Reform and NatureForm, the world’s only single-source supplier of integrated hatchery solutions, to equip the hatchery 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...
Japan Chunky Association journeys to VIV Europe and Aviagen SAU
Aviagen® recently welcomed a delegation from the Japan Chunky Association (JCA) to its stand at VIV Europe 2018 in the Netherlands and to Aviagen...
Georgia-based Warrior Systems joins Pas Reform North America
Pas Reform North America has successfully completed the integration of the staff and operations of Warrior Systems – a family owned business based in...
VIV MEA 2021, back again with an in-person event
VIV MEA, the international Feed to Food trade show, returns to Abu Dhabi National Exhibition Centre (ADNEC) on 23-25 November 2021 for its third...
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...
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...
Successful start for the new Irvine’s Group hatchery in Tanzania
Irvine’s, aspiring to be the leading and most trusted chicken company in Sub-Saharan Africa, chooses Petersime for their new Single-Stage hatchery project in in...
Aviagen Kft welcomes West Balkan customers to prestigious Ross 140 Club
Aviagen® Kft customers keep scaling new heights in breeder performance, as the popular Ross® 140 Club continues to grow in the region.
During June 25-July...
Minnesota Turkey Meeting features COVID aid to farmers discussion
House Agriculture Committee Chairman Collin Peterson gave an update on Congressional Action.
For the first time in their 81-year history, Minnesota Turkey Growers Association (MTGA)...
Danit S.r.l., consultancy, design and construction at the service of poultry farmers
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...
Aviagen group collaboration ensures security of supply for breeding chicks to Bangladesh
On May 29, Global poultry breeding company Aviagen® and sister company Hubbard®, along with their customers in Bangladesh, an airline, freight forwarders, Ministry of...
Cobb New Zealand earns Avian Transit. Facility Certificate
Cobb-Vantress, the world’s oldest broiler breeding company, is pleased to announce that the Ministry of Primary Industries (MPI) — New Zealand public service department...
Roxell builds new type of feed bins for EU market as per EN 1090
Roxell, the leading manufacturer in automatic feeding, drinking, heating and ventilation systems for poultry and pigs, is introducing two new types of feed bins,...
IPC sets out inclusive poultry meat trade principles
The International Poultry Council’s Trade Policy Working Group has set a list of principles to help shape global trade policies supporting sustainable food security...
VIV MEA postponed to 22–24 November 2021
The international event VIV MEA which was planned in Abu Dhabi for August 31–2 September 2020 is postponed to 22–24 November 2021.
COVID-19 is disrupting the business...
Growth begins in the gut
In the race to replace antibiotics on Canadian poultry farms, some producers have successfully adopted yeast-based prebiotic supplements. But there’s more potential to enhance...
The HatchCare Project in Victoria, Australia
Viscon continues their worldwide successful journey in supplying state-of-the-art HatchCare automation by signing a contract with Ingham’s to fully automate their HatchCare facility in...
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...
The digital edition of Zootecnica – Poultry Magazine is now online
The latest digital edition of Zootecnica – Poultry Magazine is now available to read online. This issue brings together technical articles, field experiences, and...
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...
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...
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...
MSD Animal Health calls for Poultry Science Award submissions
Applications Due by April 27, 2018. MSD Animal Health (known as Merck Animal Health in the United States and Canada) is proud to announce...
Taking a closer look at the Italian Poultry Industry – Fieravicola 2019
FierAvicola 2019 will be held from 27 to 29 March at the Forlì Exhibition Center in Forlì, Italy. With an exhibition area covering approx....
Aviagen Kft awards Serbian producers for Top Breeder Performance
Aviagen® Kft is proud to welcome Serbian producers Aviprom 2011 doo and Robins doo as the latest members of its Ross® 140 Club.
Aviagen...
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...
New opportunities for Roxell in South America and Asia
Roxell recently signed a contract with two new distributors. The company is expanding their market in Cambodia and gaining a new distributor in Ecuador....
Cobb leads discussion to advance poultry welfare awareness and excellence
Cobb-Vantress, Inc. recently hosted a diverse group of animal welfare experts at its global headquarters in Siloam Springs, Arkansas, to discuss the advancement of...
Pas Reform appoints Jason Wang as Sales and Service Manager for China
As part of its continuing international expansion programme, Pas Reform has appointed Mr. Jason Wang to represent its interests in China’s dynamic and rapidly...
Aviagen recognizes four Greek producers with Ross 162 club Honors
Honors presented at Cooperative of Pindos APSI annual members gathering in Greece
EDINBURGH, Scotland - Aviagen® announces that four parent stock farmers from Greece’s Cooperative...
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