the netherlands

Broiler chickens at a farm in Nieuw-Weerdinge in Drenthe, the Netherlands. Photo: Reina de Vries
20-04 | Article

Plukon in the Netherlands scraps Better Chicken Commitment

antibodies against avian influenza have not previously been detected in dairy cattle in Europe. Image created with the help of AI (Reve.art)
26-01 | News

Bird flu antibodies detected at Dutch dairy farm, a first in Europe

2025: A standout year for the Dutch broiler sector
20-01 | News

2025: A standout year for the Dutch broiler sector

The bigger picture: How to catch a chicken
25-12-2025 | Article

The bigger picture: How to catch a chicken

Thijs Kuiken, a Dutch virologist, says that while the housing order in the Netherlands has prevented additional outbreaks, it cannot provide complete protection. Photo: Frank Uijlenbroek
17-12-2025 | Article

Bird flu outbreaks persist despite month-long Dutch housing order

According to Siemen van Berkum of Wageningen Economic Research, there will be a contraction in the production of both beef and poultry meat in the Netherlands. Photo: Bert Jansen
23-09-2025 | News

Research shows limited impact on Dutch agriculture from Mercosur agreement

Hendrix Genetics, headquartered in Boxmeer, North Brabant, in the Netherlands, is a global player in layer poultry genetics. It holds several well-known chicken brands including Babcock, Hisex and Dekalb. Photo: Hendrix Genetics
05-09-2025 | News

Hendrix Genetics makes strategic investment to strengthen R&D capabilities

The presence of the reticuloendotheliosis virus in the Netherlands came at a surprise in 2024. Exported birds have been tested for years, with no virus found. Photo: Bert Jansen
22-08-2025 | News

Reticuloendotheliosis virus – further research is required

The rules for keeping livestock will be changed over the coming years in the Netherlands. Photo: Frank Uijlenbroek
30-07-2025 | Article

‘Historic’ roadmap towards animal-friendly production in the Netherlands

Pre-slaughter broiler injuries in the Netherlands a cause for concern
14-05-2025 | Article

Pre-slaughter broiler injuries in the Netherlands a cause for concern