broilers

Human health and animal health are closely related, as addressed during the 3rd IHSIG symposium One World, One Health . [Photos: Phileo, Lesaffre Animal Care]
25-11-2015 | Article

Diagnosing dysbiosis in broilers

Consumers in many parts of the world have greater spending power and are creating demand for the perceived welfare and eating quality differences of slow-growing birds, compared with conventionally produced broilers. [Photo: World Poultry]
18-11-2015 | Article

Breeding for alternative markets

Case Study: Spanish broiler growth flat lines
12-11-2015 | Article

Case Study: Spanish broiler growth flat lines

In the past two years, there have been many experiences with the hatching of chicks on-site. User days for sharing knowledge help farmers to further optimise the system. [Photo: Bert Jansen]
11-11-2015 | Article

Better results by sharing knowledge

In the making of compound feed, many ingredients and especially micro-ingredients are used. This is based on costs and presumed effectiveness. [Photos: Henk Riswick]
09-11-2015 | Article

Feed additives 
with a track record

The temperature in the broiler houses is ideal for the development and growth of micro-organisms. [Photo: Jan Willem Schouten]
04-11-2015 | Article

Water quality deserves ongoing attention

The weight gain of broilers is exceptional, but even more breast meat can be achieved with the addition of vitamin D. [Photo: Jan Sibon]
29-10-2015 | Article

Improving vitamin D status boosts breast meat yields in broilers

Mechanical catching equipment is not suitable for all types of houses. [Photo: Roel Dijkstra]
26-10-2015 | Article

Influence of two-hand catching methods in broilers

In the past two years, there have been many experiences with the hatching of chicks on-site. User days for sharing knowledge help farmers to further optimise the system. Photo: Bert Jansen
22-10-2015 | Article

Hatching of chicks on the broiler farm

Groups of broilers are given 5%, 10% or 15% live fly larvae, which replace up to 75% of soy protein. [Photo: Koos Groenewold]
19-10-2015 | Article

Supplementary feeding of 
live insects