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VIV Asia has been postponed to 2022. Photo: Koos Groenewold
01-04-2021 | News

VIV Asia postponed

Producers recognised that being part of the project not only raised awareness of injurious pecking and the importance of maintaining good feather cover but also motivated them to make changes. Photo: Anne van der Woude
31-03-2021 | News

Maintaining feather cover in laying hens

The 3 CVOs said in a joint statement that poultry keepers had put great effort into keeping their flocks safe this winter. Photo: Ruud Ploeg
31-03-2021 | News

Compulsory poultry housing measures to end in parts of UK

According to the Brazilian Association of Animal Protein (ABPA), poultry exporters raked in US$ 956.1 million in the first 2 months of 2021, 11.7% less than in the previous year. Photo: Hans Prinsen
30-03-2021 | News

Brazilian poultry exports down 4.7%

MHP did well by processing poultry by-products. Photo: MHP
29-03-2021 | News

MHP doubled earnings from poultry by-product processing

Photo: Dreamstime
29-03-2021 | News

March Business Update: What’s new in the world of poultry?

The study shows thermal stress is an important factor that can limit reproductive success in ostriches. Photo: Wirestock
26-03-2021 | News

Extreme temperatures compromise ostrich fertility

US-based Egg Innovations has taken its flock past the 100 week mark, not with white birds, but with using a Hyline Brown bird. It found that the flock was still laying at 86% at 80 weeks and was maintained fully feathered at 106 weeks. Photo: Herbert Wiggerman
26-03-2021 | News

Taking free-range brown birds past 100 weeks of lay

Photo: Jcomp Caption: Chicken egg production reached a record high in 2020.
25-03-2021 | News

Philippines reaches record high egg output in 2020

Transmission of Avian influenza is on the minds of consumers, but test after test prove that meat is safe. Photo: Bert Jansen
24-03-2021 | News

Fears of AI human-to-human transmission in Russia

Using renewable energy is one tool to reduce CO2 emissions from farms. House roofs are ideal for installing solar panels. Photo: Hans Prinsen
23-03-2021 | News

Cracking down on carbon footprint of eggs to reach net zero

Webinar host Fabian Brockotter and veterinarian Gerwin Bouwhuis are live in the studio, Jose Ros and Erik Juncker Boll join via video feed to discuss the topic Health & Nutrition. Photo: Misset
22-03-2021 | News

On-demand webinar: Poultry health and nutrition

Betaine is widely used as a feed additive in pigs, poultry and fish production and scientists believe it could complement programmes to improve bone quality in laying hens that are at risk of osteoporosis. Photo: Hans Prinsen
19-03-2021 | News

Feed additive helps strengthen bones in laying hens