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Professor Dunn: “For many decades, poultry breeders have chosen which birds to breed according to a mix of many factors, but it has not been possible to account for bone quality in live hens. Photo: Mark Pasveer
22-09-2023 | News

Improving layer hen welfare with better keel bone health

It is estimated that avian influenza has resulted in the loss of 40 million birds. Photo: Canva
21-09-2023 | News

Spotlight on economic and public health impacts of bird flu

Ukraine's largest poultry processor, MHP, is investing in poultry farm operations in Saudi Arabia. Photo: MHP
21-09-2023 | News

MHP to invest in poultry farming in Saudi Arabia

Agricultural minister Marc Fesneau in conversation with exhibitors and farmers at Space 2023 in Rennes. Photos: Fabian Brockötter
20-09-2023 | News

Energy versus food – a point of discussion at Space

Day-old layer chicks are vaccinated against highly pathogenic avian influenza and thereafter placed on a commercial farm. Photos: Royal GD
20-09-2023 | News

Real-world HPAI vaccination trial underway

Many poultry farmers mix their chicken feed themselves, but it is important to achieve the correct balance of nutrients. Photo: Canva
18-09-2023 | News

New poultry feed app helps farmers optimise nutrition

With many companies adopting a ‘no antibiotic ever’ strategy, identifying biological indicators, such as a specific class of volatile organic compounds (VOC) during Necrotic Enteritis development may help initiate prompt disease control measures. Photo: Lex Salverda
15-09-2023 | News

Identification of early indications of Necrotic Enteritis in broilers

While a rise in Salmonella infections has predominantly been seen in broilers, Shaun Cawthraw, research scientists at the Animal and Plant Health Agency, said this trend could be seen in layers in the future if action is not taken. Photo: Canva
14-09-2023 | News

Salmonella concerns highlighted at layer conference

Russian egg manufacturer, poultry farm Sinyavskaya, claims it lacks up to 30% of personnel due to an outflow of workers, primarily immigrants. Photo: Canva
13-09-2023 | News

Russia: Rouble collapse exposes labour crisis in poultry industry

World Mycotoxin Forum 2023: What to expect this year
08-09-2023 | News

World Mycotoxin Forum 2023: What to expect this year