Poultry

Starting a new experiment is always an exciting but demanding process. It requires considerable time, planning and coordination. Photo: Henk Riswick

09-02 | Expert opinion

Starting an experiment with day-old broiler breeder chicks

According to Cobb-Vantress, the Cobb800 reflects a shift in how genetic progress is tested and delivered. Photo: Cobb-Vantress

04-02 | News

Cobb-Vantress introduces next generation broiler breeder Cobb800

IPWA and IEF partner to strengthen poultry welfare training and support

03-02 | News

IPWA and IEF partner to strengthen poultry welfare training and support

Children step into the role of egg farmers of the future

29-01 | News

Children step into the role of egg farmers of the future

Whilst enriched ‘colony’ cages are an improvement on conventional ‘battery’ cages, they still do not fully provide for the physical and behavioural needs of laying hens. Photo: Michel Zoeter

27-01 | News

UK: Consultation opens on banning enriched colony cages by 2032

Significant investment has been made to future-proof production, including the introduction of advanced packing technology. Photo: Noble Foods

26-01 | News

Hertfordshire egg farm clinches national free-range environmental award

Feeding broiler breeders twice a day during the rearing phase can improve BW uniformity, while feeding twice a day during the laying phase can enhance reproductivity. Photo: Bert Jansen

23-01 | Article

Feeding broiler breeders twice a day yields promising results

The solar panels supply 1.1 MW of electricity, while the biogas unit supplies 1.0 MW. Besides ‘Parchim’, Martin Ziemann keeps 120,000 broilers on 40 hectares. Moritz Hardkop keeps another 600,000 broilers across five locations. Photos: Henk Riswick

12-01 | Article

Big broiler farm in Germany: “Every day demands a different climate”

Crossbreed development boasts a history exceeding 135 years in nations including the United States, Netherlands, Germany, France, and England, whereas the Arian breed emerged in 1993. Image created with the help of AI (Reve.art)

12-01 | News

The use of Arian crossbreed is estimated to incur Iran around US$1b in extra costs

World Egg Organisation seminar in Hyderabad spotlights global trends, HPAI control, and feed strategies for India's booming egg sector. Photo: Bram Becks Fotografie

02-01 | News

WEO strengthens ties with India’s growing egg industry

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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