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Hatching concepts such as on-farm hatching provide an opportunity to supply newly-hatched birds with optimal nutrition. Photo: Van Assendelft
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Early feed access to improve poultry growth performance

Incubator environment is particularly important because it affects broiler organs for over half of its life (58%) considering 21 days incubation and 36 days rearing. Photo: Koos Groenewold
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Effect of incubation conditions on broiler lameness

In this study the diet supplemented with high dose anhydrous betaine significantly improved weight gain and feed intake, decreased the FCR and increased the breast and thigh muscle yield. Photo: Hans Prinsen
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Improving broiler meat quality with betaine

Sensors were fitted to a small number of hatchling trailers from mid-2021 to provide additional real-time information during transport. Photo: Hans Prinsen
29-07-2022 | Article

Improving bird welfare during transit

A comprehensive poultry biosecurity programme as a prerequisite
25-07-2022 | Article

A comprehensive poultry biosecurity programme as a prerequisite

The decline from enriched cage housing to non-cage housing in the EU is continuing and amounted to approximately 3.1% in 2021. Photo: Herbert Wiggerman
22-07-2022 | Article

Shift to cage-free for hens in the EU continues

Early intervention is key because the chick’s gut development is developing fast during early life. Photo: Zinpro
20-07-2022 | Article

Heat stress in poultry: vit E level and zinc source matter

Seeking balance between agriculture and the planet
12-07-2022 | Article

Seeking balance between agriculture and the planet

Bfrepa chief executive Robert Gooch voiced his frustration after senior egg buyers from retailers failed to respond to his call to indicate what steps they are taking to support hard-pressed egg farmers. Photo: Bfrepa
08-07-2022 | Article

UK flock reduction on the cards after ‘perfect storm’ hits producers

Variations in environmental conditions in a poultry shed can be significant so sensors should be equidistant, so that sheds can be split into zones to micromanage specific areas. Photo: Tim Pestridge
28-06-2022 | Article

Real-time data drives progress in the broiler sector