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Infestation of hen houses with poultry red mites is a major animal welfare and economic problem for the egg-producing industry internationally. Photo: Marcel van Hoorn
23-09-2020 | News

Chicken red mites go under the microscope

According to a consumer survey in 2019, 63% of Korean consumers prefer to purchase whole fresh chicken compared to 37% who prefer processed chicken products. Photo: Koos Groenewold
22-09-2020 | Article

South Korea: Chicken inventory up

South Africa s Astral Foods profits have plunged 55%. Photo: Astral Foods
21-09-2020 | News

Profits plunge for Astral Foods in South Africa

Rens van Dobbenburgh, president of the Federation of Veterinarians of Europe (FVE): "Through its 40 member countries the FVE represents 300,000 vets. It's quite a challenge to try to find communis opinio.'' Photo: Sebastien Tibeau
21-09-2020 | Interview

FVE president: “One Health approach is essential”

Poultry meat from Brazil is still in high demand, but at lower prices. Photo: Henk Riswick
21-09-2020 | News

Brazil earns 11.3% less with chicken exports

Large industrial broiler producers dominate Ukraine s chicken production sector. Photo: Ronald Hissink
18-09-2020 | Article

Steady growth for chicken in Ukraine

In the research, the fastest growing strains spent more time sitting, and less time standing and walking than slower strains, even at the same stages. Photo: Frank Uijlenbroek
18-09-2020 | Article

Fast growth and high breast yield linked to poor welfare

Poultry farmers in the UK are adding more antibiotics to the water to ensure the welfare of their flocks. Photo: Henk Riswick
17-09-2020 | News

UK poultry: Disease challenges drive antibiotic use up

Using forced ventilation and water spraying can prevent heat stress in broilers and have a positive effect on meat quality. Photo: Hans Prinsen
17-09-2020 | Article

Pre-slaughter measures impact further processing

A toolbox full of sensors to monitor optimum house climate. Photo: Roodbont
16-09-2020 | Article

How to ensure the right climate at startup?

Iran s government is failing to distribute enough feed among poultry farms at a guaranteed price. Photo: Ruud Ploeg
16-09-2020 | News

Feed becoming unaffordable for Iranian poultry farmers

The broilers produced under the Loue brand have plenty of space, both inside and outside the house. Photo: Hans Siemes
14-09-2020 | Article

Welfare label ensures a premium for meat and eggs