broilers

In a long-term feeding trial to evaluate the effect of low doses of mycotoxin mixtures, 18 consecutive broiler flocks were monitored on performance and feed intake. Photo: Chris McCullough
18-08-2020 | News

Even low levels of mycotoxins impact bird performance

Salmonella contamination is a global issue, it is critical that it is tackled at all stages of production. Photo: Shutterstock
29-06-2020 | Article

Reducing Salmonella and its impact on the poultry industry

Heart pump failure is a major health and welfare issue for the broiler chicken industry worldwide. Photo: Poultry World
22-06-2020 | Article

Protecting broilers from heart failure

US figures show antibiotic use at 25mg/kg in chickens and 426mg/kg in turkeys, far more than in the UK. Photo: Koos Groenewold
05-06-2020 | Article

US/UK antibiotic use in poultry examined

Both the egg sector and animal welfare organisations want a level playing field when it comes to welfare, environmental and food safety standards. Photo: Henk Riswick
20-05-2020 | News

Egg sector and welfare groups join in opposing low standards

A study compared 4 broiler production systems in the Netherlands the conventional broiler system, the Dutch Retail Broiler, the Better Life one Star system and the organic broiler production system. Photo: Daisy
15-05-2020 | Article

Study compares 4 Dutch broiler production systems

With exports halted, there are too many broilers flooding the Polish market. Photo: Theo Galema
15-05-2020 | News

Poland’s poultry sector suffers because of the Covid-19

Even with high levels of automation, poultry processing still needs many workers in the factory, leading to Covid-19 virus risks. Photo: Michel Zoeter
13-05-2020 | News

Calls for factory closure after worker dies from Covid-19

Broiler prices have been on a rollercoaster ride, but overall consumption is expected to grow. Photo: Hissink photography
11-05-2020 | News

EU poultry production set to rise but faces challenges from COVID-19 and bird flu