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Poultry production in low to middle income nations could benefit from gene editing, researchers claim. Photo: Mark Pasveer
10-02-2021 | Article

Gene editing to enhance production in developing nations

Data obtained in the study inform the extent to which part of the chicken s genetic code can be linked to the prevalence of Campylobacter in the chicken gut. Photo: Mark Pasveer
03-02-2021 | News

Genetic insights could help tackle campylobacter in chicken

The HenTrack project, led by Dr Michael Toscano, will use the large-scale research facilities at The Aviforum in Zollikofen to conduct detailed, continuous observations of individual laying hens over the entire laying period. Photo: Koos Groenewold
26-01-2021 | News

HenTrack project uses new tracking to boost poultry genetics

The project will consist of 5 work packages and will try to generate the tools and reagents needed to test molecular hypotheses. Photo: Mark Pasveer
15-01-2021 | News

European poultry projects to take share of research funding

Common clinical signs of lesions associated with both ND and IB in broilers. Photo: University of Liverpool
21-12-2020 | Article

Global change in day-old broiler chick vaccination practices

Fly larvae provide an endless resource that can be grown on both food and farm waste. Photo: Dennis Wisse
21-12-2020 | Article

Research shows fly larvae can improve leg health