Poultry gut health critical to NAE production
The production of “No Antibiotics Ever” (NAE) poultry is a common trend worldwide today. Despite scientific evidence indicating that specific antibiotic growth promoters (AGP)...
IPPE 2023 – International Production & Processing Expo
IPPE is the world's largest annual display of technology, equipment, supplies, and services used in the production and processing of eggs, meat, and poultry...
Falling feed prices drives growth of South Africa poultry industry
South Africa's poultry industry is back onto a growth path driven mainly by the affordable feed prices and a resilient farming community that has...
Biosecurity measures and new vaccines to combat the spread of bird flu
The recent H5N6 bird flu outbreak is confined to the south of England, partly due to the introduction of an Avian Influenza Protection Zone...
DHA enriched eggs using microalgae in layer diets
Functional foods have become a hot topic in the food industry due to the push for healthier food products on supermarket shelves. According to...
Evaluation of effects of in ovo light stimulation on incubation performance and chick quality...
In sustainable commercial poultry business, hatchability and chick quality are key points that determine the yield and cost of production. Positive results of lighted...
Navigating an antibiotic-free and reduced antibiotic use poultry industry
Antibiotics are a type of antimicrobial medication used to treat infections caused by bacteria. In the 1930s, a sulfonamide was the first commercially available...
Waterline cleaning between broiler batches: a key to better bird health and performance
Clean water is essential for poultry—not just as a source of hydration but as a vital part of nutrition, digestion, and temperature regulation. In...
Organic acids as feed additives: pros and cons
Organic acid salts are often included as feed additives in livestock nutrition as feed preservatives but also as growth promoters, intestinal microbiota enhancers, and...
Poultry production in the Democratic Republic of Congo
On request of Netherlands Enterprise Agency and the Netherlands Embassy in Kinshasa, Wageningen Livestock Research conducted a study on the development of the poultry...
Intestinal barrier function – A case to be studied in reduced protein diets
Maintaining intestinal health and growth remains a concern as demands increase to limit the use of antibiotics in poultry production. There is also an...
Farmers of Kazakhstan are ready to boost poultry farming
According to R.I. Charipov, President of the Union of Poultry Farmers of Kazakhstan, investments and modernization of the farms will provide more poultry and...
The importance of right incubation temperatures
In this study researchers investigate the importante of right incubation temperature on broiler performance. Up to 30% of late growth meat chickens demonstrate reduced...
New videos about the Socorex® animal injection syringes
The Swiss made Socorex® animal health syringes with spring-loaded plunger and three-way valve system are designed for precision serial animal injections.
Feed tube and vial...
Nutritional implications of antibiotic free rearing of broilers
The gradual reduction in the use of AGP coincided with an increase in the therapeutic use of antibiotics on farm level. Especially in broiler...
VIV Europe focuses on data connection in the poultry chain
Smart food production in the context of a modern poultry chain from feeds and breeding to production, processing and consumption will be on show...
Socorex new micro-range syringes
An extension of the Socorex® original models, the 1810 ultra syringe line opens new doors in syringes for animal injections. Four instruments deliver highly...
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...
Cost-effective biosecurity management practices
An effective flock health plan must integrate solid strategies for disease prevention, rapid diagnosis, and effective treatment to support poultry health. To attain this...
Automated data gathering drives food safety
In today’s food processing industry practice, traceability and food safety appear to be still at a level too low to respond to the fast...
Crop stress in Argentina
Lack of rain on the Pampas in Argentina this year lowered estimates for the Argentine harvest of corn and soybeans. With that notable exception,...
Ventilation in the setter – Which is the dominant element for ventilation control: CO2...
Single-stage versus multi-stage
During the past decades, single-stage incubation has gained popularity and eventually replaced multi-stage incubation as the dominant incubation method. This is not...
Welfare indicators for hens and chickens
The evaluation of animal welfare in poultry farms requires a multidimensional approach that encompasses resource-, management-, and animal-based indicators. This combined approach allows for...
Case report: histomoniasis in broiler breeder pullets
Histomoniasis, commonly known as blackhead disease, is caused by an anerobic protozoan parasite, Histomonas meleagridis. Histomoniasis affects all gallinaceous birds and turkeys are the...
Impact of increasing levels of phytase in diets with variable levels of AA on...
Researchers from Texas A&M University, along with AB Vista Regional Technical Service Manager Craig Wyatt, have investigated the effect of increasing levels of phytase...
Future of coccidiosis management in turkeys
Coccidiosis is a disease that is caused by protozoan parasites that develop within the intestine of most domestic and wild animals and birds. Coccidia...
Broilers diets with high and low net energy but similar metabolisable energy
A semi-commercial scale feeding study was conducted to compare formulations of broiler diets based on predicted net energy (NE) and metabolisable energy (ME). It...
Understanding egg quality
Egg quality is multi-faceted, with physical, functional, and microbial aspects contributing to egg quality. Research has shown that many factors impact egg quality including...
Calcium nutrition, bone metabolism, and eggshell quality in longer-persisting layers
As regard layers management, rather than being depopulated at 60 to 70 weeks of age, or being moulted to allow for additional production cycles,...
Different incubation profiles for different breeds?
Breeding has powerful effects. Although all chicken breeds originate from the same wild ancestor, they differ dramatically in appearance, physiology, type and metabolic rate....
2019 IPPE – In the core of the poultry industry
This year IPPE will offer the largest trade show floor in IPPE’s history, covering all three halls of the Georgia World Congress Center. “Ninety-eight...
Innovative approaches to egg sexing
The rise of specialized layer genetics in the mid-20th century introduced a lasting challenge for egg producers: identifying and culling male chicks. This practice...
Giordano Poultry Plast: the optimal solution for any poultry feeding need
Poultry farms, of any size, location and species they are earmarked for, constantly need to supply the best economic result, in terms of feeding...
Biosecurity: protecting animal health to sustain the supply chain
Safeguarding animal health is of paramount importance to any country’s economy and food supply. Livestock with a clean health status is an important requirement...
Poultry injections – selection of the adequate syringes
Injection syringes are common tools in poultry farms, where all know about the importance of protecting animal health to avoid potential economic consequences in...
The October issue of Zootecnica – Poultry Magazine is now available in digital format
This edition offers expert insight into key challenges and innovations shaping the poultry sector globally — from avian influenza preparedness to sustainable feed strategies...
New predictive models for an integrated approach to combating avian influenza
Avian influenza is now recognized as both widespread and costly, with serious implications for animal and human health. Tackling it effectively requires targeted strategies...
Evaluating the exterior quality of hatching eggs
Quality of eggs has a significant impact on hatchability and chick quality. Since a hatchery manager’s main aim is to produce the highest possible...
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...
Dynamics and patterns of the egg industry in the Emerging Market Countries between 2007...
Part 1: The development of the laying hen inventories
Introduction
In four papers, the dynamics of egg production and egg
trade in the Emerging Market Countries (EMC)...
Regional concentration in global poultry meat production
An overview at continent level
This overview will list the leading countries in each continent and document their share in the poultry meat production...
Potential to produce poultry feed from food wastes
The annual food waste in Australia is estimated at 7.5 million tonnes
with the majority disposed of in landfills. This not only
causes significant economic loss...
Socorex® animal health syringes and their accessories
Optimal injection up to the last animal is guaranteed when selecting a reliable and ergonomic syringe model. The re-usable Socorex® self-refilling syringes offer high...
Rise of Yeast Bioactives expands the toolbox for livestock operators
Canadian Bio-Systems receives Veterinary Health Products approval for Maxi-Nutrio® Liquid, a yeast bioactive technology.
An innovative new category of science-powered yeast technology, with dynamic potential to...
The manureshed concept: a solution to poultry litter nutrient recycling?
Surface waters in the United States are regularly assessed as a part of the Clean Water Act to determine whether the water quality protects...
IPC support the responsible use of antibiotics
The World Antimicrobial Awareness Week (WAAW) 2020, 18 – 24 november promotes awareness in use of antibiotics and on global antimicrobial resistance.
The WAAW, promoted...
Lactobacillus acidophilus D2/CSL (CECT4529): 35 years of Italian research (1985-2020)
The history of the probiotic strain Lactobacillus acidophilus D2/CSL (CECT 4529) follows that of many strains produced by Centro Sperimentale del Latte and acts...
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...
EU strategies for safety of poultry meat
Poultry meat is a source of cheap and healthy protein, which is the recipe for success in the world of growing meat consumption of...
European hatcheries are introducing CHEGGY Sex determination in the egg is ready for high-volume...
CHEGGY is the name of the machine that marks a breakthrough in hyperspectral measurement technology. Developed by the German manufacturer AAT, this innovative technology...
Global egg prices continue to rise, with Australia and the United States at the...
Egg prices have continued to climb worldwide, according to the latest report from GlobalProductPrices.com. Based on data collected from 80 countries, the average global...
Europe faces continued HPAI H5 activity, FLI reports
Although some regions show temporary stability, the continued circulation of the virus among wild birds keeps the risk high for poultry holdings.
The latest Risk...
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...
Controlling water temperature during brooding
Though there is a wide range of opinions on the optimal drinking water temperature for young chicks, the fact is farm managers actually have...
Phytase efficacy in young turkeys versus young broilers
Based on tibia-ash content, equivalency between phytase enzymes with young turkeys appeared to be similar with young broilers. An extensive review about “microbial phytase...
Newcastle disease reappears in Germany after 30 years
A case of Newcastle disease (ND), officially classified as atypical avian influenza, has been confirmed in the German state of Brandenburg — the first...
What is the influence of nutrition and management on egg weight?
Managing egg weight is important for farmers and can greatly vary depending on market demand. Obtaining an egg size in line with market demand...
Raising turkeys without antibiotics
Alternative management – paying attention to detail and supportive care strategies can be utilized to produce turkeys without antibiotics in this new era.
Dr. Steven...
Salmonella in British Poultry Remains Under Control, APHA Report Confirms
The latest report from the UK’s Animal and Plant Health Agency (APHA) confirms that Salmonella prevalence in poultry across Great Britain remains low, reflecting...
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...
Hatching eggs: the importance of assessing internal egg quality
Hatching egg quality has a significant impact on hatchability and chick quality. By making egg quality control a part of the routine procedures in...
Development and evaluation of probiotics
As restrictions to antibiotic growth promoters (AGP) have become more prevalent, producers have turned to several technologies as probiotics - Direct Fed Microbials to...
New videos about the Socorex® animal injection syringes
The Swiss made Socorex® animal health syringes with spring-loaded plunger and three-way valve system are designed for precision serial animal injections.
Feed tube and vial...
Poultry Events and Fairs in 2019
Here you can find the main poultry shows and meetings scheduled in 2019; conferences, workshops, training courses and other events focussing on poultry production,...
LIFE CHIMERA: the revaluation of chicken manure used “as is” to produce quality fertilizer...
A new circular economy model for the poultry market thanks to an innovative technology based on two patents for the transition to smart agriculture.
Rosalino...
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...
Effective fumigation of hatching eggs to improve hatch results
Microbial contamination of hatching eggs is a main concern of hatcheries as it causes decreased hatchability, poor chick quality, growth and performance. It is...
Thailand forecasts growth amid intense competition and plant relocations
Since 1970, Thailand’s chicken industry has grown remarkably, evolving from backyard farms into one of the world’s most modern broiler production sectors. Today, Thailand...
Continuous monitoring and control of mycoplasma for sustainable poultry production
Mycoplasma gallisepticum (MG) and Mycoplasma synoviae (MS) remain persistent pathogens in poultry, causing respiratory disorders, synovitis, uneven growth, and reduced egg production. Determining the...
The forgotten world: the egg industry in the least developed countries
Analyses dealing with the dynamics and patterns of the global egg industry mostly ignore the least developed countries (LLDC). In this paper, their role...
How Early Rearing Environments Shape Laying Hen Performance and Welfare
Successful egg production in table-egg laying hens relies on proper caretaking during the lay phase, yet early rearing is also paramount to achieve performance...
Economics of broiler production systems in the Netherlands
In 2017, farmers of conventional, slower growing and biological broiler strains had similar incomes. The so-called ‘middle segment’ systems, the Dutch Retail Broiler (DRB)...
Extension of the injection syringes programme for the poultry production industry
Socorex Isba SA is a Swiss manufacturer of self-refilling injection syringes with spring-loaded plunger and three-way valve system. Simple conception, perfect hand balance and...
Considerations for a better quality of chicks
During the incubation period, embryonic growth and development are affected by different factors, as breeder age, the incubation temperature and the availability of egg...
Managing turkeys coming into lay
The first few weeks between transfer of turkeys to the laying farm and the peak of production can have a big influence on flock...
Understanding and managing water for successful flocks
Water is the single greatest input into the production of poultry products such as eggs and meat. The fact water is a relatively inexpensive...
Keep control. Marel Poultry at IPPE 2019
Marel Poultry will participate in the International Production & Processing Expo (IPPE) 2019, taking place in Atlanta, Georgia USA, at the Georgia World Congress...
Ask the Expert Webinar Series organized by Cobb Europe
Cobb Europe brings you a four-part series of webinars from 3rd to 24th November.
Hear from some of the world's most regarded technical experts in the poultry...
Interview with Theo Hoen, Ceo of Vencomatic Group
By 2050, 10 billion people worldwide must be supplied with food. To achieve this, a sustainable food chain needs to be established. However, that's...
Biosecurity: cleaning and disinfection
The first step of any disease prevention program starts with a comprehensive plan for cleaning and disinfecting.
Cleaning poultry breeder houses
The first step of any...
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