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When a farmer uses a disinfectant, it should have an ECHA registration for the correct PT category, especially with live birds in the house. Photo: Misset
28-03 | News

Hygiene meets compliance in poultry farming

Water is a very important nutrient, and routine monitoring of water lines is important. Photo: Hans Prinsen
22-10-2025 | News

Understanding biofilms in poultry drinking water lines

In nature, layers have the tendency to prevent heat stress, whereas in more intensive production systems they need some support to cope with heat. Photo: Koos Groenewold
07-07-2025 | Article

Supporting layer productivity in hot climates by adding organic acids to water

Recent trials show that oxygen-enhanced drinking water improves broiler welfare, including reducing hock burns and white striping, improving feather condition and gut health, as well as boosting protein production. Photo: Canva
13-06-2025 | News

Nano-oxygen-enhanced water technology can boost poultry production

Working with egg packers, the BEIC identified “high risk” free-range egg production farms in the Wye and Usk catchment areas. Photo: Canva
19-08-2024 | News

Study on soil and water quality associated with free-range egg production

Feed rejection due to less palatable feed can lead to starve outs in young chicks. Photo: Koos Groenewold
25-07-2024 | Article

Improving feed and water palatability for poultry

The research aim is to verify whether rainwater can be purified into drinking water for poultry. Photo: Bart Nijs Fotografie
26-01-2023 | Article

Purifying rainwater for poultry applications

Water source heat pumps have long water pipes buried in the ground in a horizontal or vertical configuration that can transfer heat up or down a temperature gradient. Photo: Ruud Ploeg
17-10-2022 | Article

Water as a renewable and sustainable energy source