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

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

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

Halal meat is not a uniform market. There is no consensus on what poultry can be considered halal and what not. Photo: Koos Groenewold
06-10-2023 | Article

Positive outlook for halal poultry market

It’s shown that providing guanidinoacetic acid (GAA) is an effective way to reduce myopathy incidence without impacting chicken performance parameters. Photo: Lexo Salverda
29-09-2023 | Article

Reducing breast myopathies in broilers with Guanidinoacetic acid in diets

Photo: Canva
28-09-2023 | News

Vit C and green tea extract aids broilers with heat stress

In some studies feed intake and growth performance improved under blue or green lights provided at high rather than low intensity. Photo: Jan Willem Schouten
19-09-2023 | Article

Lighting regime for broilers makes all the difference

With many companies adopting a ‘no antibiotic ever’ strategy, identifying biological indicators, such as a specific class of volatile organic compounds (VOC) during Necrotic Enteritis development may help initiate prompt disease control measures. Photo: Lex Salverda
15-09-2023 | News

Identification of early indications of Necrotic Enteritis in broilers

Researchers found significant differences in the microbial diversity in samples analysed from backyard and commercial poultry systems. Photo: Canva
05-09-2023 | News

Microbial diversity across poultry systems under the microscope

Column: Balanced judgment needed in the poultry sector
29-08-2023 | News

Column: Balanced judgment needed in the poultry sector