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The Humane League argues that the use of the broiler breeds breaches the Welfare of Farmed Animals (England) Regulations 2007, which states farmed animals can’t be kept if their genes cause them suffering. Photo: Canva
26-10-2023 | News

UK government back in court over fast-growing broilers

It has been suggested that the modern broiler chicken does not eat to its energy needs, rather its intake is a factor of gut capacity related to its voracious appetite. Photo: Mark Pasveer
25-10-2023 | Article

Meeting the energy needs of poultry to perform optimally

At the peak of its popularity, the Aryan crossbreed accounted for 70% of poultry bred in the country. Photo: Canva
25-10-2023 | News

Iranian crossbreed Aryan is losing popularity

Building on tradition in the egg liquor business
23-10-2023 | Article

Building on tradition in the egg liquor business

Despite maintaining strict biosecurity and operating an incredibly eco-friendly operation, he suspected one of his hen sheds may be affected. Photo: Canva
20-10-2023 | News

Contingency planning saves poultry farmer nearly £50,000

Natural variation in beak shape influences feather pecking
20-10-2023 | Article

Natural variation in beak shape influences feather pecking

It is estimated that Russia's poultry industry suffered direct losses as a result of bird flu close to 4.5 billion roubles over the last 3 years. Photo: Canva
19-10-2023 | News

Russia’s poultry prices remain high, bird flu tightens its grip

Photo: Canva
18-10-2023 | News

Cage-eggs still dominant in France

Subclinical coccidiosis does not induce high mortalities or classical lesions in the target organs, but still affects production performance. Photo: Marcel van Hoorn
17-10-2023 | Article

Identification and speciation of oocysts in turkeys

HRH The Princess Royal visited UK egg producer, St Ewe Free Range Eggs. Photo: Bfrepa
16-10-2023 | News

Royalty marks further expansion for UK egg company

Between 1970 and 2020, global poultry meat production increased by around 800%. Photo: Canva
13-10-2023 | Article

Remarkable dynamics of the global poultry industry

Methionine is one of 9 essential amino acids and one of only 2 that contain sulphur. It helps kick-start the synthesis of protein and is an important component of many tissues, including bone, muscle, ligaments, organs, skin and feathers. Photo: Canva
13-10-2023 | News

Organic poultry to benefit from high methionine grain

Photo: Canva
13-10-2023 | Article

Scientists claim gene editing breakthrough in bird flu fight

Experts from Vetworks have quite a track record on sharing their knowledge to poultry professionals. Photo: Fabian Brockötter
12-10-2023 | News

Seminar on Reo and Adeno viruses during VIV MEA