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Farmer-led research has found that sprouting wheat and vetch seeds, grain tailings and processed beans have all been found to be good soya alternatives. Photo: Mark Pasveer
10-09-2021 | News

Alternative home-grown protein sources for poultry

Foodborne pathogens Salmonella and Campylobacter are commensals in broilers but do not cause any disease in the birds. However, there is a risk of meat contamination. Photo: Jan Willem Schouten
10-09-2021 | News

Effects of anti-microbial interventions during the slaughter

Transportation of live animals has always been an Achilles heel, hence strict protocols are in place. Photo: Bart Nijs
09-09-2021 | News

Revised UK welfare in transport measures come under fire

Neurobiological mechanisms for measuring day length regulate reproduction in turkeys and provide a seasonal window when the bird can reproduce. Photo: Bert Jansen
08-09-2021 | Article

Boosting turkey reproductive output

The Power of Food concluded that Government support for people facing food insecurity was inadequate throughout the Covid-19 pandemic. Photo: ANP
08-09-2021 | News

Community experiences of tackling food insecurity

Photo: SPACE
07-09-2021 | Expert opinion

Finally we meet again

Russia wants to up its hatching egg production and is now planning to reimburse 20 percent of investments in the sector. Photo: Bert Jansen
07-09-2021 | News

Russia introduces major state aid for breeding farms

Seaweed is an important source of hydrocolloids. These water-soluble carbohydrates increase the viscosity of solutions to form gels. Photo: Koos Groenewold
06-09-2021 | Article

Benefits of seaweed-based pellet binders in broiler diets

A sharp increase in the price of feed, the Covid-19 pandemic s impact on the hospitality industry and tourism, and the loss of some export markets affected Bulgaria poultry sector in 2020. Photo: Zoe Schaeffer
06-09-2021 | News

Bulgaria’s poultry sector optimistic despite challenges

The ITAC recommendation is for a continuation of existing anti-dumping duties on bone-in imports from these countries for a further 5 years. Photo: lifeforstock
06-09-2021 | News

SA: Anti-dumping duties on poultry from Germany, UK, NL

The plant-based eggs are designed to be an easy substitute for traditional eggs, like scrambled eggs. Photo: Nabati Foods
03-09-2021 | News

New plant-based liquid egg patented

CPF has applied the European cage-free standard at Wang Somboon farm. The closed chicken house has a low stocking density of 7 laying hens/sqm compared with the general standard of a maximum of 9 hens/sqm. Photo: CPF
03-09-2021 | Article

CP Foods revs up cage-free production

Visitors queuing up for the - so far - last edition of VIV Asia, held in March 2019. - Photo: Vincent ter Beek
02-09-2021 | News

January 2022 edition of VIV Asia cancelled

PETA protesters are very clear about animal rights; there is no excuse for animal abuse. Photo: ANP
02-09-2021 | News

Major US turkey supplier dropped following welfare expose

Damate exports turkey to 31 countries, including China, the UAE, Saudi Arabia, Kuwait, and the EU. The company intends to ramp up export supplies to Africa. Photo: Hans Prinsen
01-09-2021 | News

Damate drives up Russian turkey production

Jon Krahn's family started egg farming in 1951 and expanded their business to broiler and turkey production. Photo: Sandy McKellar
01-09-2021 | Interview

Different ways to farm eggs