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Variation in the response of chickens to Campylobacter helps identify key genes that may provide resistance to infection. Photo: Henk Riswick
30-06-2021 | News

Research shows genes could offer resistance to Campylobacter

The study will spray unhatched eggs with a probiotic supplement and provide the hatchlings with an additional supplement through their water. Photo: Erol Ahmed
28-06-2021 | News

Poultry probiotic to prevent salmonella infection

The study set out to determine if broilers preferred a certain colour feed. Photo: Joseph Gulizia
15-06-2021 | News

Colour of broiler feed put to the test

About 1-2% of chicks are given everything they need post-hatch, but they just never grow, which translates into upwards of 90 million birds per year. Photo: Karim Manjra
03-06-2021 | News

Chick liver function studied for bird and human health

The trial compared single-stage and multi-stage incubators for chick and broiler results during growout. Photo: Koos Groenewold
31-05-2021 | Article

Incubation system hardly affects broiler performance

Researchers report promising results in the fight against superbug infections on poultry farms, which could have wider implication for human health. Photo: Mark Pasveer
14-05-2021 | News

Superbug infections in poultry under the microscope