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Could a protein-rich red seaweed be used as a practical and cost-efficient alternative chicken feed? Photo: Canva
29-12-2023 | News

Scottish institute explores use of seaweed in chicken feed

The Russian government has also kicked off an antimonopoly investigation against 4 major egg manufacturers to find out whether their pricing policy in recent months was justified. Photo: Canva
29-12-2023 | News

Perfect storm on Russia’s egg market, authorities to step in

Lead author Dr Steven Fiddaman at the University of Oxford: “Our findings not only unravel the evolutionary history of Marek’s Disease Virus but also provide a foundation for enhancing our current understanding of pathogen virulence.". Photo: Canva
28-12-2023 | News

The evolution of Marek’s Disease – the virus has become more deadly

“The NFU remains extremely disappointed over the lack of support for poultry production – another sector that is energy-intensive," said NFU president, Minette Batters. Photo: Canva
28-12-2023 | News

UK poultry continues battle for energy relief support

Supplementation with dandelion polysaccharides improved nutrient metabolism, feed utilisation and egg production. Photo: Michel Zoeter
27-12-2023 | Article

The benefits of dandelion polysaccharides in the diets of laying hens

Supplementing poultry diets with turmeric has been shown to have numerous positive effects. Photo: Canva
25-12-2023 | Article

Impact of dietary turmeric on poultry performance

It is reported that Kazakhstan imports 7.7 million head of day-old chicks and 67.7 million hatching eggs annually to meet the demand of poultry farms Photo: Canva
22-12-2023 | News

Kazakhstan sees no point in reviving domestic crossbreeds

Sustainability and welfare in the latest edition of Poultry World
21-12-2023 | News

Sustainability and welfare in the latest edition of Poultry World

The FSA is in discussions with officials in Poland and the EU to ensure all necessary steps are taken to improve the safety of eggs and poultry imported from Poland. Photo: Canva
20-12-2023 | News

UK: New import controls on food and feed

Avian Pathogenic E. coli, or simply APEC, is an extra-intestinal subgroup of pathogenic Escherichia coli that can cause disease in susceptible poultry, most commonly leading to clinical colibacillosis.
20-12-2023 | Article

Understanding avian pathogenic Escherichia coli

In 2021, the poultry sector contributed £6.8 billion to the UK’s GDP. Photo: Henk Riswick
19-12-2023 | News

British Poultry Council sets out the path to sustainability

Columnist and researcher Rick van Emous says that if you run a good preference test with platforms and perches at the same height, broilers, breeders and turkeys all prefer platforms for resting and roosting. He argues that policymakers must stick to scientific evidence and forget the emotional facts and fables. Photo: Canva
18-12-2023 | Article

Column: Emotion or reason, that’s the question

Cal-Maine Foods, primarily engaged in the production, grading, packing, marketing and sale of fresh shell eggs, has reported that its facilities in Kansas have tested positive for highly pathogenic avian influenza. Photo: Canva
18-12-2023 | News

Avian influenza hits largest egg producer in the USA