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Seminars on sustainable farming, biosecurity, & disease prevention at VIV Asia 2025
10-02-2025 | Article

Seminars on sustainable farming, biosecurity, & disease prevention at VIV Asia 2025

While bird flu is believed to penetrate Lithuania from neighbouring Poland, other scenarios of how the disease could enter the country shouldn't be ruled out. Photo: Canva
10-02-2025 | News

Lithuania hit with its largest bird flu outbreak

Veterinarian Helen Errington highlights 6 areas of risk: ventilation, injurious feather-pecking, respiratory diseases, smothering, gut health and parasites. Photo: Bert Jansen
10-02-2025 | News

A vet’s view – 6 areas of risk when dealing with avian influenza

The Dutch Better-Life 1-star label is a concept that is based on the use of a slow-growing breed. Incorporating insect products as local ingredients may further increase the sustainability of this type of chicken meat production. Photo: Jan Willem van Vliet
10-02-2025 | Article

Partial replacement of soybean oil by insect oil in broiler diets

The Nevada State Department of Agriculture has stated that the D1.1 strain of H5N1 is the first detection of this virus genotype in dairy cattle. Photo: Andrea van Schaik Photography
07-02-2025 | News

US: First detection of newer variant of bird flu in dairy cows 

The aim of a new project is to develop a validated early warning system that will allow producers to predict welfare issues and intervene early. Photo: Canva
07-02-2025 | News

Predicting early welfare issues in poultry using AI and worker knowledge

Anita Nutchey, head of marketing and innovation at Noble Foods, said: “By showcasing the incredible work of our farmers and their high-welfare standards, we’re reinforcing why The Happy Egg Co. continues to lead the market.” Photo: Noble Foods
06-02-2025 | News

TV campaign launched by UK’s leading egg supplier

Numerous European countries and regions plan to impose restrictions on cage farming. Photo: Canva
05-02-2025 | News

Czech Republic pushes for European ban on cage farming

Dutch poultry processor Plukon Food Group is strengthening its position in Spain with the acquisition of Grupo Avícola Hidalgo. Photo: Canva
04-02-2025 | News

Dutch poultry processor Plukon acquires Spanish Grupo Avicola Hildalgo

Organic acids are commonly added to poultry drinking water to improve gut health, nutrient digestion and overall performance. Photo: Bart Nijs
03-02-2025 | Article

Added benefit of water acidification in poultry farming

A global leader in beef production, JBS is now partnering with South America's largest egg producer. Photo: Supplied
03-02-2025 | News

JBS acquires 50% of South America’s largest egg producer

Poultry business update: What did you miss this January?
01-02-2025 | News

Poultry business update: What did you miss this January?

Avian influenza is no longer limited to birds alone. Photo: Canva
31-01-2025 | News

Increasing risk of human bird flu infection, warns EU health body

The ability to provide information about current welfare state and predict problems and give farm staff early warnings of potential welfare issues is based on the ability of machines to learn from large amounts of historical data. Photo: Canva
31-01-2025 | News

Welfare, smart farming and artificial intelligence in poultry

The retail cost of eggs for consumers has risen nearly 40% over the past year. Photo: Cor Salverius Photography
31-01-2025 | News

Egg shortages and high egg prices persist in the US

Poultry giants to merge business in Russia
30-01-2025 | News

Poultry giants to merge business in Russia