Broilers

At farm level, unprecedented fluctuations in demand have placed unique pressures on flock scheduling. Photo: Lex Salverda

16-06-2022 | Article

Economic consequences of changing stocking density of broilers

Russia's Smena 9 crossbreed. Photo: Igor Sakharov

08-06-2022 | News

Russia invests billions in Smena-9 broiler breeder crossbreed

While the effects of national legislation may be undermined by price competition from lower welfare imported products, the effects of market-driven initiatives may be limited by consumer unwillingness to pay the extra cost. Photo: Daniel Costel Dană

07-06-2022 | News

Market-driven initiatives to improve broiler welfare

Spotlight on ammonia reduction strategies for poultry producers

02-06-2022 | News

Spotlight on ammonia reduction strategies for poultry producers

Various adaptation options are available for housing systems to provide climate amelioration for broilers, with ventilation being one of the most important considerations. Photo: Anne van der Woude

29-05-2022 | Article

Impact of climate change on broiler housing systems

Rick Kleyn, Independent Nutritionist left and Tom Hepburn, EKS Technology and Analytics Officer Elanco right. Photo: Tony McDougal

23-05-2022 | News

Data shows scope to improve broiler intestinal health

Research found that 89% of Americans were concerned about industrial animal agriculture, citing animal welfare, workers’ safety or public health risks as a concern. Photo: Henk Riswick

18-05-2022 | News

Poultry violations at US slaughterhouses

Photo: Javad Esmaeili

12-05-2022 | News

Iran wants poultry farmers to switch to domestic Arian crossbreed

Chicken, pictured here in one of South Africa’s grocery stores, is South Africa’s most popular and most affordable source of meat protein. The country’s poultry industry is a R50 billion strategic national industry and asset, responsible for more than 100,000 jobs directly and indirectly and vital for food security. Photo: Natalie Berkhout

03-05-2022 | News

South Africa: Should VAT and tariffs be lifted on chicken?