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...
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...
Hubbard Pedigree Operations in Walpole expanding
Investment on the Hubbard Pedigree Operations in Walpole, N.H., US intended to continue performance improvements of Hubbard birds through balanced breeding.
An effort is currently...
FEFAC-Nevedi joining public event in Utrecht on 2 June 2022
FEFAC and Nevedi, representing respectively the European and Dutch feed industry, will co-host the 66th FEFAC Public Annual meeting on 2 June 2022 in...
Inhouse Farming Feed & Food Convention 2027: registration now open for exhibitors
21-22 April 2027, Congress Center Hamburg (CCH), Germany – International DLG conference and business platform for the feed and food systems of the future...
PolAIR high pressure cooling
Due to climate change resulting in longer periods of hot weather, it has become more important to more effectively cool poultry sheds. Growers have...
VICTAM and VIV join forces to fuel growth in the Asian market
International trade show organisers behind VIV and VICTAM are combining their events planned for Bangkok, Thailand, in the early part of 2020.
This new partnership...
Middle East conflict raises concerns for poultry supply and trade
The ongoing war involving Iran is creating new uncertainty for the poultry sector in the Middle East and could influence global poultry trade. According...
VIV MEA 2025 concludes successfully with strong global attendance
VIV MEA 2025 concluded its fifth edition with strong participation, reaffirming its role as a leading B2B platform for the feed-to-food industry in the...
Spain’s Ramil Incubacion Avicola S.A. visits and tours Jamesway’s Canadian headquarters
One of Jamesway’s oldest Spanish customers – Ramil Incubacion Avicola S. – was in Canada in November to tour our factory and headquarters. Ramil...
Agrotop to build Georgia’s largest food production and processing plant for Chirina
The new production facility is the latest addition to the Chirina vertical integration project, which produced 24,000 tons live weight annually.
Agrotop, a leading global...
Jamesway Incubator Company appoints new President
Jamesway Incubation Company Inc., (www.jamesway.com) incubation and hatchery equipment manufacturer, recently announced that Denis Kan, CPA, CMA, will assume the role of President replacing...
Aviagen launches David Butler Award to recognize promising EMEAA School Students
First award will be presented at Broiler Module.
Aviagen® has launched the David Butler Award to recognize the most promising students of the Europe, Middle...
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...
Researchers evaluate euthanasia methods for large poultry
USPOULTRY and the USPOULTRY Foundation reported the completion of a funded research project at Auburn University in Auburn, Alabama, in which researchers evaluated four...
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...
Roxell launches Titan, the largest feeder pan on the market for large turkeys
On February 6, Roxell, the leading manufacturer of automatic feeding, drinking, nesting and heating systems, is launching Titan, a new automatic feeding system for...
Special guest lecture on poultry for primary school children in Zeddam
On Wednesday June 12, pupils from the upper classes of Roncalli Primary School in Zeddam, The Netherlands, were treated to a special guest lecture...
UK government unveils major animal welfare reforms with implications for poultry sector
The UK government has announced what it describes as the most far-reaching animal welfare reforms in a generation, with the launch of a new...
New ML180 Loader for an efficient and hygienic design
Moba’s new ML180 loader is now available. The ML180 has been especially designed for the Omnia PX180 grading machine. The loader meets the requirements...
Poultry revitalisation in Ghana: progress and implementation issues
Ghana’s “Nkoko Nkitinkiti” poultry revitalisation programme is a flagship intervention under the Feed Ghana agenda, designed to boost domestic poultry production and gradually reduce...
Albonat®, innovation from nature
In the current context of reduction of the use of antibiotics in the livestock sector and with the intention of providing its own contribution...
Eggs Cargo System® introduces the next revolution
The Dutch companies Twinpack Special Products and Ovotrack are collaborating with the EggsCargoSystem® Connect Concept® for the tracking and tracing of eggs
Prinzen’s new egg Carton Packing Module
Laying hen farmers want to be able to handle the daily egg production in the most efficient way, from egg belt, quality selection, packing...
Hy-Line Distributor opens world’s largest layer hatchery
Hy-Line International, the world leader in layer poultry genetics, recently commemorated the grand opening of the world’s largest layer hatchery by Huayu Agricultural Technology...
Sochi seminars features sharing of advice and experiences
Aviagen LLC Sochi seminars on the rise as their popularity grows among customers.
The event featured the most current advice on optimal feed and nutrition,...
Indonesia asks feed mills to hold price increases as ministry steers soybean meal imports...
Indonesia’s Ministry of Agriculture has urged feed mills to postpone planned price increases, as the government tries to ease pressure on poultry producers facing...
Indian River and TIGERChicks hold Seminars in Zambia
TIGERChicks teamed up with Indian River® to host broiler farmers during two educational seminars in Lusaka and Livingstone in Zambia earlier this year. The...
Cobb-Vantress launches new Biosecurity Resource Hub
Cobb-Vantress ability to achieve critical genetic progress relies on uncompromising biosecurity – a commitment Cobb has made for decades.
Now, customers from around the...
GLP-1 medications and AI reshape how consumers buy, prepare and eat chicken
GLP-1 medications and artificial intelligence (AI) are rapidly impacting the way Americans plan meals, shop for groceries and consume fresh chicken, according to new...
Cobb Europe welcomes new Finance Director
Cobb Europe recently welcomed David Lawton as the company’s new director of finance for the Europe, Middle East and Africa (EMEA) region. Based in...
Remembering Dr James “Jim” McKay
It is with deep regret that friends and former colleagues of Dr James “Jim” McKay note his death on 9 September 2026, following recurrent...
23rd Congress of the European Society of Veterinary and Comparative Nutrition
The 23rd Congress of the European Society of Veterinary and Comparative Nutrition will be held in Turin, Italy from 18 to 20 September 2019.
The...
Cobb500 – The best broiler on the EuroTier Exhibition in Hanover 2018
Best feed conversion, visible excellent uniformity, robust animal health and outstanding breeding characteristics. All this makes the broiler Cobb500 currently the best broiler on...
Roy Mutimer appointed Managing Director of Cobb Europe
Cobb-Vantress veteran Roy Mutimer recently accepted the role of managing director for the Europe, Middle East and Africa (EMEA) region, bringing him back to...
33rd annual Australian Poultry Science Symposium
The Australian Poultry Science Symposium is the premier avian science conference in Australia, attracting delegates from right across the country and around the world....
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,...
17th Poultry India expo 2025; Curtain Raiser Press Meet – 2025
The curtain raiser press meet for the 17th Edition of Poultry India Expo 2025 was successfully held in Hyderabad today. The event marked the...
Aviagen appoints Clara Goldman as Global Director of Export, Logistics & Trade Compliance
Experienced leader to strengthen global trade, compliance, and security of supply
HUNTSVILLE, Ala. – Mar. 3, 2026 – Aviagen® has appointed Clara Goldman as Global...
2026 Poultry Protein & Fat Seminar to address operational, workforce and emerging industry challenges
Poultry rendering professionals will explore the latest operational, regulatory and workforce issues affecting the industry at U.S. Poultry & Egg Association’s (USPOULTRY) upcoming Poultry...
Aviagen South Africa celebrates expansion opening, reinforcing long-term commitment to South Africa’s poultry industry
EDINBURGH, Scotland. – Aviagen® South Africa officially celebrated the opening of its expanded facilities at Schikfontein Farm in Heidelberg, marking a significant milestone in...
Easy transport for eggs with Arion Fasoli’s dividers
Arion Fasoli showed their products and equipment at the SPACE 2017 with great success.
The company launched a brand new product for poultry farms on...
VIV Europe is coming back full-power
The road is heading towards the leading feed to food event in 2022, May 31-June 2.
VIV Europe will be the first animal husbandry event...
The new digital edition of Zootecnica – Poultry Magazine is now online
The latest issue of Zootecnica – Poultry Magazine is now available, featuring technical articles, industry insights and global updates for poultry professionals.
In this edition:–...
The Poultry Pro online training resource updated and expanded
The Poultry Pro online training resource for poultry workers has been updated to include the most current information, and three new modules, called Poultry...
Infectious Laryngotracheitis (ILT) Advisory – City of Kingston
The Feather Board Command Centre (FBCC) is issuing an Infectious Laryngotracheitis (ILT) biosecurity advisory for an approximate 10 km area in the City of Kingston.
FBCC...
IPWA Launches Welfarelab2050 at IPPE
ATLANTA, GA — The International Poultry Welfare Alliance (IPWA) will launch WelfareLab, a new multi-stage global initiative designed to align poultry welfare science, policy,...
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...
Purdue University Extension’s Shell Egg Academy debuts website
Shell Egg Academy (SEA), an educational opportunity for the egg industry from Purdue University Extension, is excited to announce a brand-new website.
Visit www.shelleggacademy.org to...
Greg Hitt as the new Aviagen Regional Technical Manager for the Asia Pacific region
Aviagen® is pleased to announce Greg Hitt as the new Regional Technical Manager for the Asia Pacific region. In his new role, Hitt will...
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...
VIV Europe is coming back full-power. Visitors registration now open!
The road is heading towards the leading feed to food event in 2022, May 31 – June 2.
VIV Europe will be the first animal...
Zootecnica September 2026: read the digital edition
The September 2026 English edition of Zootecnica – Poultry Magazine is available online, with articles on poultry health, nutrition and international markets.
This issue examines...
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...
VIV Europe inspiring your poultry business
A core of its special features are guaranteed to have particular appeal for all leaders of businesses producing and processing poultry meat and eggs,...
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...
Playing in the top league with the Cobb500
A new award has been introduced by Cobb Germany for the best broiler performance by a Cobb500 flock and has been won by Markus...
Foodborne zoonoses on the rise – Poultry sector implications
Foodborne diseases remain a significant but often underestimated public health issue in Europe, with thousands of outbreaks and tens of thousands of human cases...
Cobb Releases New Management Guides
Cobb-Vantress announced the release of new management guides and product supplements as part of the company’s enhancements to its Cobb Academy program. These resources...
2021 IPPE Marketplace and Product Showcase
More than 70 innovative products and services to be featured through the 2021 IPPE Marketplace Innovation Station / New Product Showcase.
The digital 2021 International...
Cobb-Europe partners with RCL Foods on training series on pullet rearing
RCL Foods and Cobb Europe joined together to conduct a series of intensive training sessions on pullet rearing in South Africa. The sessions focused...
USPOULTRY Releases Updated Report of Antibiotic Stewardship Within US Poultry Production
Updated research, supported by the U.S. Poultry & Egg Association (USPOULTRY) and the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA), was released today quantifying the...
Cobb Spain celebrates 50 years of excellence
This year marks the 50-year anniversary of Cobb Spain, a distributor of Cobb Europe, serving Spain, Portugal, Algeria, Morocco and Tunisia. To celebrate this...
Roxell acquires Netherlands-based heater and fan manufacturer Holland Heater
Roxell announced that, through its owning entity CTB Legacy Holding BV, it has acquired Holland Heater. Founded in 1976, Holland Heater is a leading...
Goa sets up state poultry corporation to develop and regulate the sector
The government of Goa has established the Goa State Poultry Development Corporation Ltd., a new public company tasked with promoting, organising and supporting the...
Roxell celebrates its 50th anniversary with Employees’ Day
On the 9th of June, Roxell, the leading manufacturer of automatic feed, drink and heating systems for poultry and pigs, celebrated its 50th anniversary...
New Zealand moves to require bird flu biosecurity plans for poultry farms
New Zealand is set to tighten farm-level preparedness for highly pathogenic avian influenza, with regulations that would require commercial poultry operators to develop and...
Biosecurity information sheets for rural poultry farmers in Europe
ERPA, the European Rural Poultry Association, produced two biosecurity information sheets for rural poultry farmers in Europe. This work was presented to the European...
VIV Africa 2026: a look at who’s coming to Kigali
Exhibitors, buyers, and industry leaders converge on Rwanda's capital for the region's anticipated feed to food event
With VIV Africa 2026 set to open its...
SPACE 2020, an international insight into the latest livestock industry’s innovations
The 34th edition of SPACE will be held from Tuesday 15 to
Friday 18 September 2020 at Rennes Parc-Expo, in France.
SPACE takes place in one of...
Aviagen LLC at Meat and Poultry Industry 2019 in Moscow
In May, Aviagen® LLC welcomed poultry industry professionals from throughout Russia to its stand at the 2019 Meat and Poultry Industry exhibition in Moscow....
International rendering symposium to examine industry challenges and opportunities in the rendering industry at...
The rendering industry is vital to the sustainability of animal agriculture. Every year, renderers safely convert more than 50 billion pounds of inedible animal...
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...
Marel Poultry, professors and processors united in robot research
FlexCRAFT, a Dutch university research program into the development of cognitive robotics for agri-food processing, has been awarded major government funding. Marel Poultry will...
Hubbard: Dr James Bentley appointed as Global Technical Director
Hubbard announced that Dr James Bentley has accepted the position as Global Technical Director effective as from April 6th, 2020. James will lead the...
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...
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...
Jamesway’s Platinum 2.0 builds strong relationships in Saudi Arabia
Jamesway continues its long partnership with one of Saudi Arabia’s largest poultry producers with an expansion project in Jeddah. For over 40 years Fakieh...
Socorex® animal injection syringes
The Swiss made Socorex® syringes with spring-loaded plunger and three-way valve system are designed for precision serial animal injections.
Feed tube and vial holder models...
Early bird flu outbreak raises concerns in Europe and North America
The current outbreak of bird flu cases, affecting high numbers of wild birds and poultry farms across Europe and North America, is happening at...
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