Articles by Bouke Poelsma

A fly free barn is possible with a fully organic approach, without the use of chemicals. Photo: Peter Roek.
06-01 | Article

Striving for fly-free pig barns

Photo: Herbert Wiggerman
09-06-2025 | Article

Working together to remain a leading country in the poultry sector

The high hatching egg prices are prompting major markets in the Middle East to scale up their own production. Photo: Mark Pasveer
06-06-2025 | News

Hatching egg market currently booming

If present, measures can also be taken to combat worms in the free range area, such as removing manure and ploughing the outdoor area.
08-06-2023 | Article

Monitoring and controlling worm pressure in poultry

As lower water intake during heat stress is undesirable, lowering water lines can encourage chicks to drink more. Photo: AnnevanderWoude
03-05-2021 | Article

Tips and tricks for feeding during heat stress

Sufficient and good ventilation are of the utmost importance to ensure a pleasant house climate during hot summer days. Photo: Henk Riswick
03-05-2021 | Article

Tips and tricks for proper poultry house ventilation

The house with Hubbard JA57 and JA87 parent stock. The dwarf females resemble a regular layer, says Melvin Hazeleger. Photo: Henk Riswick
03-08-2020 | Article

Young poultry farmer’s experience with dwarf parent stock

Giving the cleaning agent enough time to work is essential to get good results. Photo: Bert Jansen
04-12-2019 | Article

Viral status in need of attention

An impression of a remarkable poultry house. The ceiling is 4,30 metres high. The sidewalls have light inlets. Fresh and pre-heated inlet air reaches the broilers through low hanging pipes.
10-10-2018 | Article

‘Better Life’ standard a healthy choice

Photo: Anne van der Woude
15-03-2017 | Article

“It leaves you powerless. This has an enormous impact”

Poelsma
Bouke Poelsma Freelance journalist