Health

On average, hen mortality rate is greater in cage-free systems, especially free-range, compared to furnished cages.

06-12-2021 | Article

Welfare implications of cage-free egg production

Poultry World's Antibiotic Reduction webinar was hosted by Liza Bruggeling. She was joined in studio by Dr Alain Riggi from Phileo by Lesaffre, and remotely by Daniel Parker from Slate Hall Veterinary Services and Guilherme Borchardt from Chr. Hansen.

03-12-2021 | News

Poultry World Antibiotic Reduction webinar now on-demand

Disease prevention and good management practices are crucial to keep antibiotic usage down. Photo: Photo: Atelier 68

01-12-2021 | News

Antibiotic use in UK poultry continues to fall

The new housing measures, which came into force on 29 November, mean there will be a legal requirement for all bird keepers across the UK to keep their birds indoors. Photo: Bert Jansen

29-11-2021 | News

UK poultry housing order comes into force

An NCD risk analysis comprises 4 steps: risk identification, disease routes, outbreak management, and communication. Photo: Hans Prinsen

26-11-2021 | Article

Study reveals risk factors for Newcastle Disease in Brazil

Outbreaks of avian influenza were registered in multiple countries in Europe, leading to transport and trade restrictions. Photo: Koos Groenewold

26-11-2021 | News

New bird flu outbreaks hit Poland

The NFU, BPC, British Meat Processors Association, Food and Drink Federation, UK Hospitality and others call upon the UK government to create a 12-month Covid-19 Recovery Visa to alleviate labour shortages. Photo: Ruud Ploeg

25-11-2021 | Article

Labour issues and broiler health top priorities

Photo: Penn communicatie

19-11-2021 | Article

Trends and challenges in cage-free egg production

Layers

Fairness in the UK’s egg supply chain

Austrian poultry farmers push for local eggs on supermarket shelves

White-egg layers gain ground as UK experience grows

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