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The stage of embryo development at which the in-ovo screening is performed is as important to the technologists as it is to the consumers. Photo: Koos Groenewold
22-11-2021 | Article

Ethical concerns remain with in-ovo gender determination

Chemicals are often used to control mite infestation, but resistance is on the rise. Photo: Marcel van Hoorn
10-11-2021 | Article

Garlic to control red mite infestation in poultry houses

Neurobiological mechanisms for measuring day length regulate reproduction in turkeys and provide a seasonal window when the bird can reproduce. Photo: Bert Jansen
08-09-2021 | Article

Boosting turkey reproductive output

Geese and duck farms in the far south-west of France have been affected by avian influenza since 2015, causing serious business continuity issues. Photo: ANP
16-08-2021 | Article

France considering vaccination against bird flu

Freshness, health and animal welfare are the main priorities when buying meat, directly followed by a preference for animals raised on natural feeds, while the use of phytogenics is also considered important. - Photo: Werner Dedl
23-07-2021 | Article

Fresh and responsibly produced meat matters most

Poultry and humans share similar preferences to temperature, researchers have found. Photo: Bert Jansen
12-07-2021 | News

Examining poultry heat stress