Reventa compact air coolers
Since our foundation in 1982, the name REVENTA® has stood for quality, reliability and competence in stable climate technology.
Since 2015 the company is...
Pearls of protein: celebrating 30 years of World Egg Day!
On Friday 9 October, the world will celebrate the 30th anniversary of World Egg Day.
This year’s theme, ‘Protein that Powers and Protects’,...
Giacomo Bergui appointed VP Sales EMEA & Asia for Munters
The company Munters announced the appointment of Giacomo Bergui as Vice President of Sales for EMEA and Asia within the AgHort business area.
Giacomo brings...
Considerations for effective vermin control
Vermin are considered to be wild animals that are believed to be harmful to crops and livestock or carry disease. Therefore, the definition of...
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...
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...
In memory of Antonio Zanella
On Monday, March 30, 2020, Professor Antonio Zanella passed away, a well-known figure in the panorama of Italian and International aviculture, his life quickly...
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...
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...
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...
AgroFarm-IsfahanVET 2018: from April 18 to 21, 2018 in Isfahan, Iran
AgroFarm-IsfahanVET 2018 is the 16th international exhibition for livestock, poultry and dairy, which will take place from April 18 to 21, 2018 in Isfahan,...
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...
NWO OTP grant awarded to WUR project aimed at head start for day-old chicks
The immune system of a chicken starts in the egg. Validated tools to assess how incubation conditions influence immune development are lacking. A new...
Donato Moro, Director of Petersime do Brasil, retires after 25 years in incubation
At the age of 66, Donato Moro has retired from Petersime do Brasil Ltda after 25 years of service to the company.
The history of...
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...
Government of Canada announces funding to grow domestic market for chicken and turkey
Over ten years, the Market Development Program for Turkey and Chicken will provide a total of $19.2 million for the Turkey Farmers of Canada...
ECDC publishes new scenario-based framework to guide EU preparedness for zoonotic influenza threats
The European Centre for Disease Prevention and Control (ECDC) has released a new scenario-based framework to support EU and EEA countries in preparing for,...
New Meyn WLD whole leg deboner M3.0
The new Meyn WLD whole leg deboner M3.0 is a compact and flexible deboning solution; easy to install and with limited investments.
The Meyn WLD...
2019 Cobb Asia-Pacific Tech School focuses on evolving industry
Building on continued growth in the Asia-Pacific region, Cobb-Vantress hosted its second Cobb Asia-Pacific Technical School in Phuket, Thailand, in March. The three-day course...
SPACE 2018 – the international exhibition for animal production
SPACE expo, to be held from September 11 to 14 at the Parc-Expo in Rennes, France, will confirm its status as a leading global...
Cobb hosts 19th annual World Technical School
50 men and women from 28 countries have spent nearly two weeks at the Cobb-Vantress 2018 World Technical School in Northwest Arkansas. The company’s...
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:–...
Giordano acquired Twinpack Special Products
Recently, the Giordano group from Italy acquired the majority stake in Twinpack Special Products in The Netherlands.
After almost twenty years of commercial cooperation, the Italian leader in...
The new ECO unit by Vencomatic Group allows a healthy environment for the birds
Health, and thus performance of poultry, first and foremost depends on the quality of the air in the poultry house. A healthy climate is...
Pirbright helps tackle avian flu with other UK experts
Pirbright researchers are set to join forces with some of the UK’s top experts in avian influenza in a new research consortium dedicated to...
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),...
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...
Midwest Poultry Federation booth sales open for 2022
Midwest Poultry Federation (MPF) is excited to welcome its annual trade show and convention “Back to the Future” at the Minneapolis Convention Center, March...
11th European Symposium on Poultry Genetics
11th European symposium on Poultry Genetics will take place between 23–25 October 2019 in Prague, Czech Republic.
The Symposium is hosted by the Czech branch...
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,...
Veterinary Well-being and Advanced Technologies in Industrial Poultry and Pig Production
On November 28 and 29, 2019, a seminar on “Veterinary Well-being and Advanced Technologies in Industrial Poultry and Pig Production” was held in St....
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,...
Pas Reform appoints new representative in the Philippines
Pas Reform international expansion has taken another step forward, with the appointment of Mrs. Rosemarie R. Astorga, president of Filtration Solutions, Inc. (FSI), as...
Royal Pas Reform introduces Bangladesh’s first SmartStart™ post-hatch feeding system in Joypurhat
A new chapter for chick welfare, uniformity, and early performance in the Bangladesh poultry sector
Joypurhat, Bangladesh, has marked a significant milestone in the nation’s...
EMEAA Broiler School features advice for optimizing broiler performance and economic returns
The latest Broiler Module of the Aviagen® Europe, Middle East, Africa and Asia (EMEAA) Production Management School took place Nov. 24-30 in Edinburgh. The...
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,...
Hendrix Genetics appoints Richard Maatman as Deputy Chief Executive Officer and Member of the...
Hendrix Genetics, a global multi-species animal genetics company, announces the appointment of Richard Maatman as Deputy Chief Executive Officer. He will join Hendrix Genetics...
New avian influenza vaccine trials begin in UK
New targeted trial in turkeys will test vaccine efficacy as part of fight to protect wild and captive birds
Highly pathogenic avian influenza (HPAI) vaccine trials have started today (Thursday...
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...
Minnesota Turkey Research & Promotion Council welcome new directors and elect leaders
The Minnesota Turkey Research and Promotion Council (MTRPC) saw the election of two new directors – Pete Klaphake of Sauk Centre and Ashley Klaphake...
First steps in feeding machines for insects by VDL Agrotech
A new project for a feeding machine for insects has been started by VDL Agrotech as the search for new protein sources as an...
Automated, high-capacity Stork Thigh Fillet System
Consumers worldwide are increasingly appreciating boneless chicken thigh meat. Marel Poultry already foresaw this trend a while ago. That's why the company developed the...
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...
The 2018 IPPE International Production & Processing Expo is coming!
The 2018 IPPE show will bring together more than 1,200 exhibitors and 30,000 visitors in Atlanta, Ga. USA from Jan. 30 to Feb. 1, 2018.
The...
Production Manual launched to support sustainable, affordable egg production in developing countries
The International Egg Foundation (IEF) has launched a new Production Manual to support emerging commercial egg producers (ECEPs). Created in collaboration with egg industry...
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...
Hy-Line International Princess Cortez receives promotion
Hy-Line International, the world leader in layer poultry genetics, is pleased to announce that Ms. Princess Cortez has accepted a promotion to Technical Specialist...
Aviagen appoints Derrick Tice as President of Aviagen North America. Industry veteran to lead...
Aviagen is pleased to announce the appointment of Derrick Tice as President of Aviagen North America, effective immediately. Tice brings more than 15 years...
Let’s talk about the importance of calcium
How to optimise muscle function and leg & egg shell strength
The rising demand in commercial layer and parent stock performance increases pressure on the...
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...
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...
Animal injection syringes: Fixed and adjustable volume
The Swiss made Socorex® glass and metal syringes with spring-loaded plunger and three-way valve system are supplied either as fixed or adjustable volume models.
Starting...
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...
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...
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...
Joint Venture between Giordano Poultry Plast S.p.A. and SANOVO TECHNOLOGY GROUP
After several months of active contacts, the Giordano family accepted the request received from the Danish industrial group SANOVO TECHNOLOGY GROUP, world leader in...
FEFAC initial assessment of drought impact on EU feed supply chains and possible mitigation...
FEFAC's national feed industry associations confirmed significant adverse impacts from repeated heatwaves in many EU Member States, both in Central, Southern and SouthEastern Europe...
Exchanging ideas and experiences of heavy strain turkey breeder production
Aviagen Turkeys (ATL) is committed to provide our customers with an unrivalled level of support.
On February the 13th ATL held the 3rd Italian Seminar in breeder...
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...
Ross UK 2020 Flock Award winners are the best of the best
The Aviagen® UK team recently honored their 2020 Ross® Flock Award winners. Commercial and Technical Managers Niamh Molloy and Glenn Bushell arranged visits to...
2026 Latin American Poultry Summit featuring full Spanish program with English and Portuguese interpretation
The 2026 Latin American Poultry Summit will take place on Monday, Jan. 26. The program will be conducted entirely in Spanish, with English and...
HatchTech celebrates opening of production facility in Ukraine
This new facility in Ukraine has been constructed to support the continuous growth of HatchTech. At the new facility incubation equipment, HatchTravellers and other...
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...
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...
Aviagen breaks ground on new Tennessee feed processing facility
Global poultry breeding company Aviagen® will break ground this month on a new state-of-the-art feed processing facility (feed mill) in Pikeville, Tenn. The new...
Avian influenza in Europe: enhanced surveillance and strict biosecurity needed as detections surge
Between 6 September and 14 November 2025, 1,443 detections of highly pathogenic avianinfluenza (HPAI) A(H5) viruses were reported in wild birds across 26 European countries...
Import of poultry meat and products from areas in Netherlands and Denmark suspended
The Centre for Food Safety (CFS) of the Food and Environmental Hygiene Department announced on November 4 that in view of notifications from the...
Victam Corporation and VIV worldwide continue their partnership in 2022
Last year the Victam Corporation and VIV worldwide announced their partnership in Asia for the VICTAM and Animal Health and Nutrition Asia 2020 exhibition...
Cobb champion award winners named in Europe, Middle East and Africa
Eight top-performing Cobb Vantress customers across Europe, Middle East and Africa (EMEA) were recently named champions based on their outstanding performance during 2018.
The...
The Dutch poultry sector in 2040: a stronger focus on animal welfare
How might the Dutch poultry sector look in 2040? In a series of forward-looking analyses, Rabobank explores what is required to maintain an internationally...
Bell & Evans and Marel share the same values
US premium
poultry producer Bell & Evans and Marel have concluded an important
agreement to build a state-of-the-art processing facility. For Marel, the
construction of the greenfield poultry plant...
EU Poultry Market Snapshot – November 2025
The latest DG AGRI Poultry Meat Dashboard (19 November 2025) shows firm broiler prices, stable production patterns and continued shifts in EU trade flows.Data...
Cobb Asia-Pacific Team Celebrates Banner Year
The Cobb Asia-Pacific team gathered in Cebu, Philippines, to reflect on the region’s 2018 achievements and plan for the year ahead. Accomplishments from the...
IPPE 2020, the world’s largest annual poultry show
The IPPE trade show floor continues to grow with more than 545,500 square feet of exhibit space and 1,148 exhibitors.
IPPE anticipates more than 32,000...
Cobb and ASGAV educate Brazilian consumers about the benefits of chicken
Together, Cobb-Vantress and ASGAV (Gaúcha Association of Poultry) are continuing a joint campaign educating Brazilian consumers about the benefits of making chicken a regular...
Prinzen Palletiser, the latest addition to the Prinzen product range
To meet the increasing demand of further mechanization in automated egg handling the Prinzen Palletiser is the latest addition to the Prinzen product range....
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...
Axel Aguayo joins Hubbard as Technical Sales Manager Spain & Portugal
EMEA – Hubbard is pleased to announce the appointment of Axel Aguayo as Technical Sales Manager for Spain and Portugal. Axel is based in...
Big Dutchman acquires French distributor Matavicol Industrie
The Big Dutchman group from Vechta, Germany, has taken over one of its long-term distribution partners in France.
“Matavicol Industrie, based in Le Theil-de-Bretagne,...