Health

On day 42, 2 chicks per pen were scored for footpad lesions. These chicks were then sacrificed for necropsy and the left leg was scored for abnormalities and tibia strength. Photo: Studio Kastermans

15-11-2021 | Article

Organic minerals promote broiler leg quality

In total, 13 AI outbreaks have been registered in Russia since late September in 4 Urals regions, 7 of which are in the Tyumen region, Rosselhoznadzor said. Photo: Bert Jansen

11-11-2021 | News

New AI outbreaks put Russian poultry industry on high alert

The USDA aims to move closer to the national target of a 25% reduction in salmonella illnesses. Photo: Manfred Richter

11-11-2021 | News

USDA aims to reduce salmonella illnesses linked to poultry

Chemicals are often used to control mite infestation, but resistance is on the rise. Photo: Marcel van Hoorn

10-11-2021 | Article

Garlic to control red mite infestation in poultry houses

Global marketing director at Chr. Hansen, Marcelo Lang, says not all probiotics are the same. Strain matters! Photo: Chr. Hansen

10-11-2021 | Article

Gaining a better understanding of probiotics

UK chief veterinary officer, Christine Middlemiss, confirmed that avian influenza had been identified in captive birds at a wild bird rescue (stock photo). Photo: Bert Jansen

10-11-2021 | News

Bird flu prevention zone imposed across Great Britain

Guanidinoacetic acid (GAA) is a naturally-occurring precursor for creatine, which has a vital role in cellular energy metabolism. Photo: Tarikul Raana

09-11-2021 | Article

Guanidinoacetic acid as a viable solution to reduce feed costs

Researchers used satellite technology to track the movement of 42 blue-winged teal by harnessing the birds with a lightweight, solar-powered satellite transmitter. Researchers could characterise migration timing, identify when birds were on the ground, and approximate the distance between birds and poultry facilities. Photo: Jonas Bonnedahl

05-11-2021 | News

Research maps elevated transmission risk of bird flu

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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