Expert opinion

By mid-2025, more than 26 million poultry have been culled in Europe. Photo: Marcel van Hoorn
26-03 | Expert opinion

Avian influenza: On the road to a combined approach

Starting a new experiment is always an exciting but demanding process. It requires considerable time, planning and coordination. Photo: Henk Riswick
09-02 | Expert opinion

Starting an experiment with day-old broiler breeder chicks

“The long-term interests of our sector – economic, social and ethical – are better served by stronger international coordination on HPAI control, including the responsible use of vaccination, than by an endless cycle of outbreaks, emergency measures and trade disputes,” says Gert Jan Oplaat. Photo: Ton Kastermans
19-01 | Expert opinion

Why the poultry sector needs a global pact to fight avian influenza

Photo: ANP
06-01 | Expert opinion

Holistic disease management

Photo: ANP
01-10-2025 | Expert opinion

Embracing best practices

Consumers of GLP-1 drugs are shifting away from high-fat meats and favouring leaner options such as poultry or fish. Photo: Mark Pasveer
08-09-2025 | Expert opinion

The drug that might force the animal feed sector to rethink its approach

Rick van Emous, researcher at Wageningen UR livestock research, believes it is important to focus on optimising results under current conditions. Photo: Supplied
25-08-2025 | Expert opinion

Broiler integration: Simple solutions, significant impact

Behavioural parameters are not reliable indicators of hunger in breeders. Photo: Henk Riswick
30-06-2025 | Expert opinion

Broiler breeders: Hunger or not – that’s the question

Export restrictions remain the biggest hurdle for poultry vaccination against avian influenza. Photo: Canva
28-05-2025 | Expert opinion

Avian influenza: a global threat to all

Column: Overcoming the hatchability crisis
28-04-2025 | Expert opinion

Column: Overcoming the hatchability crisis