broilers

For the first time, the study applied the One Welfare approach in commercial poultry production. Photo: Ton Kastermans
24-12-2021 | News

Sustainability of broiler rearing systems explored

The Avantis team has 4 broiler barns with 10,000 birds each, 1 male barn and 2 broiler breeder barns. Photo: Doris Berube
17-12-2021 | Article

Flock Award: working together for success

The NFU, BPC, British Meat Processors Association, Food and Drink Federation, UK Hospitality and others call upon the UK government to create a 12-month Covid-19 Recovery Visa to alleviate labour shortages. Photo: Ruud Ploeg
25-11-2021 | Article

Labour issues and broiler health top priorities

Phytogenic feed additives have a proven positive effect on reducing ammonia emissions. Photo: Delacon
19-11-2021 | Article

Plant-based feed additives mitigate harmful gases from farms

Hanna Hamina runs a broiler farm in Finland and is also executive director of the Finnish Poultry Association. Photo: Hanna Hamina
18-11-2021 | Article

Excelling in antibiotic-free broiler production

On day 42, 2 chicks per pen were scored for footpad lesions. These chicks were then sacrificed for necropsy and the left leg was scored for abnormalities and tibia strength. Photo: Studio Kastermans
15-11-2021 | Article

Organic minerals promote broiler leg quality

White striping is a muscle disease that is reported to impact 50-96% of fast-growing chickens and is a consequence of fast growth rates. Photo: Jan Willem Schouten
05-10-2021 | News

White striping widely prevalent in US supermarket chicken

Ingestion of adult common cecal worms (Heterakis gallinarum) or their embryonated ova (eggs) infected with H. meleagridis is the main culprit for blackhead. Photo: Aviagen
13-09-2021 | Article

Histomoniasis a headache for poultry producers

Transportation of live animals has always been an Achilles heel, hence strict protocols are in place. Photo: Bart Nijs
09-09-2021 | News

Revised UK welfare in transport measures come under fire