Poultry

Robert Gooch, British Free Range Egg Producers Association CE, said contracts between farmers, packers and retailers needed to be fairer. Photo: Canva

15-11-2023 | News

Review to look at transparency in the UK egg supply chain

Hubbard’s managing director, Olivier Rochard, says matching the right bird to the right market is key. Photos: Hubbard

14-11-2023 | Interview

Poultry breeding: ‘Feed conversion is king’

The males can reach 1.2 m in height and can sell for about €4,000. Photo: Avicultura Gigante

08-11-2023 | News

Brazilian farmer makes big gains from giant roosters

The British Egg Industry Council has welcomed the supply chain fairness review and will be promoting the consultation to all stakeholders in the supply chain. Photo: Canva

07-11-2023 | News

UK wants to end unfair practices in egg supply chain

Breeder flocks normally start with 9% males, after which this percentage drops due to mortality and culling to 7-8% at 40 weeks of age. Photo: Bert Jansen

03-11-2023 | Article

Broiler breeding: fewer males, more mating

Researchers looked at alternatives to antibiotics to improve the growth and laying performance of poultry and boost health and welfare. Photo: Canva

31-10-2023 | News

Effects of lactulose as a prebiotic in laying hens

Studies show environmental factors such as suboptimal incubation temperature play an important role in embryonic chick growth and subsequent bird performance. Hans Prinsen

30-10-2023 | Article

How high incubation temperature affects embryonic broilers

Chris Harrison's family farm in North Yorkshire run 820 acres of arable land and 64,000 free-range layers. Photo: Canva

27-10-2023 | News

Tackling climate change through prioritising business resilience

Getting fast-growing broilers on their feet for some exercise could be beneficial for meat quality and a reduction in muscle myopathies.

27-10-2023 | Article

Laser enrichment reduces muscle damage in fast-growing broilers

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

Farm Visits

25-01-2022 | Article

‘Exploring a niche with smoked eggs’

21-07-2021 | Article

Farm report: Desperate times call for desperate measures

24-05-2021 | Article

US farm pushing forward free-range egg sales

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