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NFU Poultry board chair Will Raw warned that producers cannot afford to let their guard down. Photo: Boerderij
02-04 | News

Rising cases of Newcastle disease cases prompt calls for vigilance

By mid-2025, more than 26 million poultry have been culled in Europe. Photo: Marcel van Hoorn
26-03 | Expert opinion

Avian influenza: On the road to a combined approach

Despite encouraging signs, breed transition continues to lag far behind other aspects of the Better Chicken Commitment. Photo: Reina de Vries
25-03 | News

European ChickenTrack 2025: Welfare gains amid slow momentum on breed change

Wild bird detections were 3 times higher than last year, and nearly 5 times higher than 2 years ago. Image created with the help of AI (Reve)
20-03 | News

Avian influenza declines across Europe after winter peak

Newcastle disease is spreading in Europe. Image created with the help of AI (Reve.art)
09-02 | News

Newcastle disease spreads further in Europe

Photo: Boerderij Redacteur
05-02 | News

Europe: Fast food brands criticised for lack of progress on poultry welfare

Egg shortages across several European countries
28-11-2025 | News

Egg shortages across several European countries

In the eastern part of the Dutch province of North Brabant, which is in the southern part of the Netherlands, avian influenza was detected at a laying hen farm. Photo: Bert Jansen
24-11-2025 | News

Avian influenza crisis deepens across EU

Avian influenza hits most countries in Europe, again
29-10-2025 | News

Avian influenza hits most countries in Europe, again

Hockburn and footpad lesions at the slaughter line give an indication of the welfare of the broilers during the rearing phase. A so-called ChickenCheck Hockburn and Footpad (CLK) technology is used for automatic scoring. Photo: Ton Kastermans.
05-05-2025 | Article

Animal welfare indicators at the broiler slaughterhouse