Newcastle disease: fourth outbreak in the Utiel area raises concerns for Valencia’s poultry sector
A fourth outbreak of Newcastle disease has been confirmed in the Utiel livestock district, in Spain’s Valencia province. The latest case was detected on...
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...
Aviagen Anadolu brings ventilation training to Banvit in Bandirma, Turkey
Aviagen workshop was held in two group sessions: the first group was for staff members from the breeder farms and the second for those...
Global egg industry faces optimistic economic outlook for 2022
Rabobank’s Nan-Dirk Mulder, in November’s IEC Business Insights webinar, explored the ‘Global Economic Outlook for the Egg Sector’ sharing his insights into the opportunities...
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...
Five Nations share flock management facts at the SweChick seminar
Delegates from Scandinavia attend important Aviagen SweChick two-day seminar.
On Feb. 14-15, Aviagen® SweChick hosted a two-day conference focusing on the latest techniques and developments...
Roxell launches Siroc Sterling™ space heater for tall poultry houses
Roxell, the leading manufacturer of automated feeding, drinking, nesting and heating systems, is expanding its range of convection heaters for poultry houses with the...
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...
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...
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,...
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...
Innova IMPAQT: performance, availability and quality monitored in primary processing
Getting the highest overall effectiveness out of a processing plant is no longer achievable without solid software control. That’s exactly where IMPAQT (Intelligent Monitoring...
Zootecnica launches its new Telegram channel: stay connected with the latest poultry industry insights
We are pleased to announce the launch of the official Telegram channel of Zootecnica – Poultry Magazine, created to keep our global community even...
Vencomatic celebrated Cor van de Ven’s retirement at VIV Europe
At VIV EUROPE 2022 Vencomatic staff celebrated Cor van de Ven's retirement, the man who founded Vencomatic alongside his wife Han in 1983, with...
Research evaluates possible interaction between xylanase usage and butyrate in broiler performance
AB Vista research presented at the 2018 Poultry Science Association Annual Meeting, held in San Antonio, Texas from July 23rd to 26th, evaluated the...
Jamesway releasing Hatchcom 4
Jamesway Software Designers proudly released the latest version of Hatchcom.
New features and adaptations to make your hatchery run more efficiently.
Monitors and controls the...
Aviagen and PPR Broiler celebrate a decade of successful cooperation
On June 12 and 13 Aviagen® and its Ross® grandparent customer PPR Broiler together hosted a seminar in the Republic of Belarus, taking the...
23rd European Symposium on Poultry Nutrition
The 23rd European Symposium on Poultry Nutrition – ESPN 2021 - will be held from September 20 -23, 2021 at the Palacongressi di Rimini,...
Sasso and Hendrix Genetics establishing a strategic alliance in colored broiler breeding
Sasso and Hendrix Genetics agreed to strategically connect the colored breeding activities of Sasso with the worldwide network and R&D center of Hendrix Genetics.
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...
Indian River Training Academy highlights effective hatchery management practices
The seventh annual Indian River® Training Academy (IRTA), held Nov. 5-8 in Bangkok, featured the key aspects of effective hatchery management. The training was...
2019 Ross UK Flock Award winners surpass excellence
Aviagen® UK has announced the 2019 Flock Award winners, who have brought Ross® 308 breeder performance to new heights.
According to Head of UK Sales...
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...
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...
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...
New TRIO line by Arion Fasoli
The freshness and cleanliness of water are fundamental elements for the healthy growth of livestock. Arion Fasoli launches a new Trio Line.
In order to...
Aviagen Turkeys Breeding Seminar – Montevarchi (AR), Italy
The 5th Italian Seminar in breeder production organized by Aviagen Turkeys (ATL), which Zootecnica International was honoured to attend, was held on May 16 at...
VIV Asia 2019 towards the future of Food Engineering
The VIV Asia show fills up the whole BITEC in Bangkok with more than 1250 exhibitors representing all species and sectors of the food...
VIV MEA 2020, a pole of attraction for all overseas companies
VIV MEA management team has decided to postpone VIV MEA 2020 to August 31st – September 2nd, 2020.
VIV MEA is the international trade show...
GIORDANO POULTRY PLAST SPA: new coop OPEN PIEDMONT
Starting from November 2017, Giordano Poultry Plast is launching a brand new model within its animal transport coop range: the Piedmont Open (see picture...
USPOULTRY accepting board research initiative preproposals on colibacillosis in commercial layer operations
The U.S. Poultry & Egg Association (USPOULTRY) and the USPOULTRY Foundation are seeking research preproposals to address colibacillosis, one of the most common and...
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...
Belgium reports at least 306 salmonellosis cases linked to recalled eggs
Authorities have extended restrictions to the entire affected farm and ordered a second recall. The eggs were also reported as having been distributed to...
Processing for Antibiotic Free Production
The 2020 International Production & Processing Expo (IPPE) will offer a new education program titled, Processing for Antibiotic Free Production. The workshop, scheduled for...
Aviagen School in Russia promotes successful breeder management
Students explored best practices for optimal quality and performance. Aviagen LLC recently hosted its 5th Russian Production Management School. The practical training attracted 50 students representing...
Sustainable water use in the poultry industry
Sustainability is a subject that is on everybody’s lips today. The poultry industry is making many efforts to tackle this issue and comes up...
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,...
BioChek acquires BIOTECON creating a leading global player in Veterinary and Food Safety solutions
BioChek, the specialist company to offer innovative and user-friendly veterinary diagnostic tools, has announced the successful acquisition of BIOTECON, specialised in development and manufacturing...
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...
VIV Asia 2019 wins visitors’ increase from overseas
The 2019 edition of VIV Asia, held over 3 days from 13th to 15th March in Bangkok, attracted more than 45,000 professional visits, confirming...
FEFAC 65th public annual meeting: Future Proofing Feed
The online conference included sessions that zoomed in on innovation in animal nutrition and new pathways to increased EU protein production.
At the digitally live-streamed...
Intracare opens its doors for customers
More than 40 different nationalities visited the Intracare production plant of Intracare in The Netherlands.
On June 19th, over 150 people from 40 different countries...
Training the future of the poultry industry
Aviagen® completed its seventh Poultry Industry Breeder Module of the Europe, Middle East & Africa (EMEA) Production Management School during the week of Aug....
Cobb-Vantress appoints genetics executive
Cobb-Vantress appointed Dr. Mark Cooper as managing director of genetics to oversee the company’s global genetic program. Effective immediately, Dr. Cooper will continue work...
Mr. Craig England new President Moba USA
Moba announce the new appointment of Mr. Craig England as the new President of Moba USA, effective as of January 16th 2020.
Mr. England is...
Dr. Bob Buresh receives PSA Distinguished Poultry Industry Career Award, sponsored by USPOULTRY
Bob Buresh, Ph.D., received the 2026 Poultry Science Association (PSA) Distinguished Poultry Industry Career Award, sponsored by the U.S. Poultry & Egg Association (USPOULTRY)....
EggsCargoSystem introduces new pallet
GI-OVO is expanding its EggsCargoSystem® with a new pallet.
This concerns the EC Pallet Closed Deck which GI-OVO sees as a logical addition to the...
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...
Aviagen Global Hatchery Team welcomes Bo Jiang
Customers benefit from Bo expertise and passion for birds.
The Aviagen® Global Hatchery team is pleased to welcome Bo Jiang, who was appointed Hatchery Specialist...
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...
Managing Director Michiel Peters leaves Moba
Moba announces that Michiel Peters, the company's managing director, will leave the company at his own request on November 1, 2019, after leading it...
SPACE 2018, an Expo that meets the challenges of the different sectors
Over the years, SPACE has established itself as a major event and one that is unmissable for farming professionals from all over the world.
A...
SPACE maintaining Innov’Space 2020
While cancelling the fair,SPACE organizers still want to hold highlights on the dates of SPACE 2020 (from 15 to 18 September) to continue to...
Mathieu Lardière appointed as Hubbard Technical Manager EMEA
Hubbard is pleased to announce the appointment of Mathieu Lardière as Technical Manager for the EMEA Region (Europe, Middle East & North Africa). Mathieu...
36 students granted $5,000 by MSD
MSD Animal Health and the Federation of Veterinarians of Europe are delighted to announce that 36 students out of 161 applicants, from all over...
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...
A brand new system for duck and turkey egg transportation
Following the very successful EggsCargoSystem® for chicken eggs, GI-OVO has now also developed the EggsCargoSystem XL.
The XL system is specially designed for the transport...
Aviagen launches new ventilation documents for good flock management
Aviagen launched a new HOW-TO series on essential flock ventilation, since an adequate ventilation is a key factor for broilers and breeders.
VICTAM and Animal Health and Nutrition, joint event in March 2020
The launch of VICTAM and Animal Health and Nutrition Asia 2020 as a joint event combines under one roof the expertise of two show...
BATN Foundation and Lagos: “Chicks to Plate” to strengthen the poultry value chain
The BATN Foundation (British American Tobacco Nigeria Foundation) and the Lagos State Government have launched the “Chicks to Plate” project, a poultry development initiative...
Hubbard launches its new website
Global – Hubbard is very proud to announce the launch of its new website, replacing the company’s previous site with a modern, informative and...
Aviagen Kft commends latest Ross 140 Club winners in Budapest
Club recognizes hard work and dedication that leads to star breeder performance
Ross® customers in Hungary continue to impress with their award-winning breeder performance....
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...
New Zealand confirms first H5N1 case in migratory seabird
New Zealand has confirmed its first case of highly pathogenic avian influenza (HPAI) H5N1, after a migratory brown skua found on a beach near...
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...
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...
Easy Connect: The new go-to service app by Petersime
Easy Connect™ is a new smartphone
app that speeds up and simplifies the process to connect with the Petersime
team and services. Customers can use the...
Avian Influenza in Europe: EFSA Warns of Continued Outbreaks Through Winter
Europe is experiencing a significant rise in highly pathogenic avian influenza (HPAI) cases as 2025 draws to a close, with new outbreaks expected to...
Reasons for preventing the build-up of biofilm
The consequences of biofilm in the drinking line are generally underestimated, while optimal production results mainly depend on good drinking water quality.
Hygiene is an...
EUDR implementation – FEFAC feed supply chain disruption risk assessment & economic impact for...
FEFAC today published its 4th update on the feed supply chain disruption risk and economic impact of the EU Deforestation Regulation (EUDR) on soy...
In Ovo method of determining chicks’ sex before hatching
Discovering whether a chick is male or female while it is still in the egg. Leiden biotech company In Ovo, a spin-off of Leiden...
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,...
Avicola Yugoslavia broiler hatchery is first in Peru to adopt SmartPro™
Avicola Yugoslavia, based in Trujillo, Peru, is the first broiler hatchery in Peru to work with SmartPro™ incubation solutions from Royal Pas Reform –...
Lubing presents the new Intermediate drive 2.0 for its egg conveyor systems
Lubing starts its 2022 with a novelty: the new intermediate drive, which was completely redesigned and makes the use of egg conveyors even smoother...
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...
MHP celebrates New Ross 140 Club Members in Ukraine
Exclusive Club recognizes stockmanship excellence and true commitment. Ukrainian poultry integrator MHP is celebrating the high achievements of both their Parent Stock departments. Peremoga...
CARFED introduces a new live bird crate
A new live bird crate by Carfed. The great experience regarding live bird hauling and knowledge of plastics over the years, the capacity in...
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...
Lubing presents the new Intermediate drive 2.0 for its egg conveyor systems
Lubing starts its 2022 with a novelty: the new intermediate drive, which was completely redesigned and makes the use of egg conveyors even smoother...
Hubbard to attend SPACE 2026
Hubbard will attend SPACE 2026 in Rennes, France, from 15 to 17 September. Visitors will be able to meet the company’s team in Hall...
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