Interview with Mr Albert Jansen Jansen Poultry Equipment

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During a recent visit to the company headquarters in Barneveld, The Netherlands, Zootecnica International had the opportunity to meet Mr Albert Jansen, the founder...

The future of probiotics

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USPOULTRY and the USPOULTRY Foundation announce the completion of a funded research project at the Western University of Health Sciences in Pomona, Calif., in...

Regional concentration in global poultry meat production

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An overview at continent level This overview will list the leading countries in each continent and document their share in the poultry meat production...

Is biosecurity a driver for improved poultry performance? Experiences from a field trial

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Maintaining strict biosecurity is vital in poultry farming, with cleaning and disinfection (C&D) serving as a cornerstone for flock health and performance. On-field evidences...

In-ovo corticosterone alters body composition in 35 day old chi-cken meat birds

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Increasing evidence suggests early-life exposure to maternal stress can permanently alter thedevelopment of an embryo. Such findings have significant application to the chicken meat...

Nucleotides: the key additive for a healthy gut and balanced microbiota in broiler chickens

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By supporting a balanced microflora and promoting the functional integrity of the intestine, nucleotides contribute to improved digestive efficiency and enhanced natural defense against...

Falling feed prices drives growth of South Africa poultry industry

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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...

Key global health issues in cage-free and organic laying hens

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In USA and Europe there has been a growth in cage-free, free range, and organic production over the last 10 years. The percentage of all...

How to guard your hatchery against biosecurity threats

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Biosecurity, by simple definition, is a set of procedures undertaken to limit the spread of infectious pathogens to a susceptible population. It is, however,...

Looking ahead to the 2019 Meat & Poultry Industry in Moscow!

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The Meat & Poultry industry show, held in Moscow at the Crocus Expo May 28-30, opens new opportunities for meat, poultry, and eggs in...

Welfare indicators for hens and chickens

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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...

Senegal’s egg production to improve with backing of new facility

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Senegal's table egg market has received a major boost after a subsidiary of French Development Agency (AFD) announced new financing for a leading egg...

Changing patterns of global egg trade between 2006 and 2016 – Part 1

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Introduction Over the past years, the author of this article published several papers which dealt with patterns and dynamics of egg trade and production. As...

Impact of increasing levels of phytase in diets with variable levels of AA on...

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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

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Coccidiosis is a disease that is caused by protozoan parasites that develop within the intestine of most domestic and wild animals and birds. Coccidia...

The digital edition of Zootecnica – Poultry Magazine (September 2025) is now online

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The September issue of Zootecnica – Poultry Magazine is now available in digital format, offering a comprehensive look at one of the most pressing...

How Early Rearing Environments Shape Laying Hen Performance and Welfare

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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...

New videos about the Socorex® animal injection syringes

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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...

SPACE 2022, 35 years dedicated to the livestock industry

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SPACE 2022 will be held from Tuesday 13 September to Thursday 15 September at the Rennes Exhibition Centre. Hit by the Covid 19 pandemic for...

Giordano Poultry Plast keeps growing

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Giordano Poultry Plast, a leading international company in the moulding of plastic materials, specialised in the design and production of poultry industry equipment, is...

How can the poultry industry fight global warming while improving its bottom line?

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Global warming has become one of the most discussed topics in the last decade. Greta Thunberg, an almost unknown Swedish girl, became an international...

Biosecurity: cleaning and disinfection

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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...

Low protein diets supplemented with glycine, glutamine or arginine for broilers

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A previous study highlighted differences between a low protein (LP) diet and a higher concentration of amino acids (AA) for intestinal permeability and performance...

EU Egg Market Update – October 2025

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The European Commission’s latest Eggs Market Situation report (October 2025) shows stable production and firm prices, with both imports and exports increasing during the...

Organic acids as feed additives: pros and cons

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Organic acid salts are often included as feed additives in livestock nutrition as feed preservatives but also as growth promoters, intestinal microbiota enhancers, and...

The role of Asia in egg production

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Between 1996 and 2016, global egg production increased from 45.1 mill. t to 73.9 mill. t or by 64.0%. Asian countries contributed 19.6 mill....

Royal Pas Reform introduces Bangladesh’s first SmartStart™ post-hatch feeding system in Joypurhat

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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...

The optimal solution for any poultry feeding need

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Poultry farms, of any size, location and species they are earmarked for, constantly need to supply the best economic result, in terms of both...

Low protein diets in broilers

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Some recent research at the Arkansas Agriculture Experiment Station Poultry Research Farm has been focused on low protein diets in broilers. Many nutritionists rely...

LIFE CHIMERA: the revaluation of chicken manure used “as is” to produce quality fertilizer...

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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 health syringes and their accessories

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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...

Aviagen demonstrates commitment to the poultry industry at VIV Europe 2018

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The Aviagen team looks forward to welcoming customers and poultry industry associates from around the world to its stand 11 C010 at VIV Europe 2018....

Hubbard: Nicolas Neyra appointed as Sales Manager for France

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France – Hubbard is very pleased to announce the appointment of Nicolas Neyra as Sales Manager for France effective January 2024. He succeeds Jean...

The October issue of Zootecnica – Poultry Magazine is now available in digital format

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This edition offers expert insight into key challenges and innovations shaping the poultry sector globally — from avian influenza preparedness to sustainable feed strategies...

Calcium nutrition, bone metabolism, and eggshell quality in longer-persisting layers

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As regard layers management, rather than being depopulated at 60 to 70 weeks of age, or being moulted to allow for additional production cycles,...

Bacteriological study of the eggs of laying hens housed in cage and floor

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Eggs from 10 commercial brands were selected in different types of housing: cage and on the floor (free of cage) obtained from 4 supermarket chains to...

DNA region in chickens identified for disease resistance

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One region in the DNA explains a large difference in possible disease resistance betweenchickens. This was discovered by researchers of Wageningen University & Research...

Immunity and inflammation: crucial balance

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I-CARE: boosting immunity to maximize energy for growth and performance. In poultry farming, illnesses such as Marek’s disease, Gumboro disease, and Newcastle disease are highly...

VIV MEA 2025 International trade show from feed to food for the Middle East...

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The Middle East’s food industry is changing fast, and VIV MEA 2025 will showcase this transformation like never before. Taking place November 25-27, 2025...

Animal injection syringes: Fixed and adjustable volume

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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...

Infectious Coryza in vaccinated layers: are vaccines failing to protect?

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During 2017 and 2018 Infectious Coryza was detected in several commercial vaccinated egg layer flocks in California. The Avibacterium paragallinarum strains isolated from infected...

2021 IPPE Marketplace and Product Showcase

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More than 70 innovative products and services to be featured through the 2021 IPPE Marketplace Innovation Station / New Product Showcase. The digital 2021 International...

Management of slow growing broilers for profit

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Chicken is consumed in larger quantities than either beef or pork largely due to its relatively low fat and high protein content when compared...

The manureshed concept: a solution to poultry litter nutrient recycling?

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Surface waters in the United States are regularly assessed as a part of the Clean Water Act to determine whether the water quality protects...

Understanding and managing water for successful flocks

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Water is the single greatest input into the production of poultry products such as eggs and meat. The fact water is a relatively inexpensive...

Potential to produce poultry feed from food wastes

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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...

SPACE, the great livestock event of September! Here our preview

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The 33rd edition of SPACE will be held from Tuesday 10 to Friday 13 September 2019 at Rennes Parc-Expo, in France. SPACE is the key...

Socorex animal injection syringes

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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...

Best practice in management

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How management best practice can help support profitability on broiler farms In partnership with Cobb, this new series of articles will examine best practice in...

Phytase efficacy in young turkeys versus young broilers

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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...

Poultry production in the Democratic Republic of Congo

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On request of Netherlands Enterprise Agency and the Netherlands Embassy in Kinshasa, Wageningen Livestock Research conducted a study on the development of the poultry...

Health and industry issues facing the US turkey industry

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In preparation for this report to the USAHA Committee on Poultry & Other Avian Species, the subcommittee chairman, Dr. Clark, surveyed turkey industry professionals...

VIV Europe is coming back full-power

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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...

Managing live hanging for quality and yield

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Once the market-age birds arrive the plant the personnel must concentrate on the preservation of their physical integrity and economic potential. In such scenario,...

Poultry gut health critical to NAE production

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The production of “No Antibiotics Ever” (NAE) poultry is a common trend worldwide today. Despite scientific evidence indicating that specific antibiotic growth promoters (AGP)...

Poultry injections – selection of the adequate syringes

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Injection syringes are common tools in poultry farms, where all know about the importance of protecting animal health to avoid potential economic consequences in...

Interview with Theo Hoen, Ceo of Vencomatic Group

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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...

Dynamics and patterns of the egg industry in the Emerging Market Countries between 2007...

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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)...

Navigating an antibiotic-free and reduced antibiotic use poultry industry

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Antibiotics are a type of antimicrobial medication used to treat infections caused by bacteria. In the 1930s, a sulfonamide was the first commercially available...

Transgenerational impact of broiler breeder nutrition

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Continuous genetic selection in meat-type chicken for rapid growth resulted in increased meat production and decreased the time required for achieving the market weight....

Drinking Water Management in Broiler Production

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Why Water Quality and System Management Matter More Than Ever In modern broiler production, drinking water is often treated as a secondary input compared to...

Developing a broader choice of slower-growing and colored breed options

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With continual market developments and expanding consumer preferences, change is the only constant for the poultry sector. Global poultry breeding company Aviagen® has always...

Crop stress in Argentina

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Lack of rain on the Pampas in Argentina this year lowered estimates for the Argentine harvest of corn and soybeans. With that notable exception,...

Intestinal barrier function – A case to be studied in reduced protein diets

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Maintaining intestinal health and growth remains a concern as demands increase to limit the use of antibiotics in poultry production. There is also an...

Lactobacillus acidophilus D2/CSL (CECT4529): 35 years of Italian research (1985-2020)

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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...

Poultry Events and Fairs in 2019

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Here you can find the main poultry shows and meetings scheduled in 2019; conferences, workshops, training courses and other events focussing on poultry production,...

Big problem – simple solution in the hatchery

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A hatchery got in touch with me recently about a worrying problem: 3-5% of the newly delivered chicks were dying during their first 3-5...

Global egg prices continue to rise, with Australia and the United States at the...

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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...

Keel bone integrity in layers – Observations, nutritional remedies, and myth-busting

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The issue of keel bone deformities and abnormalities is different depending on various housing systems for the birds. Keel fractures have received a lot...

Biosecurity measures and new vaccines to combat the spread of bird flu

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The recent H5N6 bird flu outbreak is confined to the south of England, partly due to the introduction of an Avian Influenza Protection Zone...

EuroTier 2024, innovating for competitiveness in animal husbandry

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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...

Giordano Poultry Plast: the optimal solution for any poultry feeding need

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Poultry farms, of any size, location and species they are earmarked for, constantly need to supply the best economic result, in terms of feeding...

Farmers of Kazakhstan are ready to boost poultry farming

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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...

France raises bird flu alert level to ‘high’ amid new outbreaks

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France has raised its national bird flu alert level from moderate to high, requiring all poultry farms to keep birds indoors, as authorities respond...

Demand for Kenya’s indigenous chicken eats into commercial broiler numbers in 2024

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Kenya's broiler chicken population declined by more than 8% in 2024 due to the high cost of feed and an increasing preference for indigenous...

VIV Europe 2026: key exhibitors heading to Utrecht

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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...

Socorex new micro-range syringes

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An extension of the Socorex® original models, the 1810 ultra syringe line opens new doors in syringes for animal injections. Four instruments deliver highly...

Feeding management of broiler breeders

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Modern strains of fast-growing broilers have been selected for fast growth, feed efficiency and high feed intake, and broilers are processed once they achieve...

How can the poultry industry become carbon neutral?

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Following the Paris climate agreement (COP21), countries and agricultural supply chain companies are setting targets towards net zero greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions by 2050....

Syringes and accessories – more injection possibilities

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Optimal injection up to the last animal is guaranteed when selecting a reliable and comfortable syringe. The re-usable Socorex self-refilling models offer a high...

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Sharan panta: making an impact is the meaning of business

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