Perdue Farms commits to higher broiler welfare
Major US poultry producer Perdue Farms has announced a significant commitment to the welfare of the poultry it rears.
View ArticleChicken consumption continues to soar in the US
US chicken consumption remains high with 2016 levels surpassing those from the previous two years, according to new research presented at the 2016 Chicken Marketing Summit.
View ArticleFleshing important in optimal broiler breeding
At 12 weeks the frame size of broiler breeders is over 90% complete. From that moment the body condition or fleshing should gradually increase. To really know if the birds have the right fleshing, the...
View ArticleStudy: "HPAI does not persist in migratory birds"
The H5 avian influenza A virus that devastated North American poultry farms in 2014-15 was initially spread by migratory waterfowl, but evidence suggests such highly pathogenic flu viruses do not...
View ArticleWhat now for US animal protein production?
2015 was a momentous year for US animal protein, as it showed the largest increase in US meat consumption since the food scares of the 1970s. Analysts at the Food & Agribusiness Research and...
View ArticleCanada invests in antibiotic reduction in poultry
The Canadian government has made an investment of $690,000 (€466,000) to Éleveurs de volailles du Québec (ÉVQ) to help the Quebec poultry industry reduce the preventive use of antibiotics.
View ArticleUnderstanding protein requirements
Protein is a vital nutrient for poultry and all other classes of animals. In virtue of its amino acid constituents, protein plays a significant role in growth, egg production, immunity, adaptation to...
View ArticleCobb-Vantress announces next president
Joel Sappenfield, who has more than 25 years of experience in poultry and prepared foods with Tyson Foods, Inc., will become the next president of Cobb-Vantress, the world’s longest established poultry...
View ArticleCombatting IBV with nanotechnology
The USDA is funding research into developing a technology platform for rapid production of effective nanovaccines against key poultry diseases, with infectious bronchitis taking the lead.
View Article"We have kept our focus on performance minerals"
Zinpro started its business 45 years ago and throughout all those years has kept its focus on trace minerals. The company’s strong emphasis on research and the fundamental science behind its products...
View ArticlePerdue Farms commits to higher broiler welfare
Major US poultry producer Perdue Farms has announced a significant commitment to the welfare of the poultry it rears.
View ArticleChicken consumption continues to soar in the US
US chicken consumption remains high with 2016 levels surpassing those from the previous two years, according to new research presented at the 2016 Chicken Marketing Summit.
View ArticleFleshing important in optimal broiler breeding
At 12 weeks the frame size of broiler breeders is over 90% complete. From that moment the body condition or fleshing should gradually increase. To really know if the birds have the right fleshing, the...
View ArticleStudy: "HPAI does not persist in migratory birds"
The H5 avian influenza A virus that devastated North American poultry farms in 2014-15 was initially spread by migratory waterfowl, but evidence suggests such highly pathogenic flu viruses do not...
View ArticleWhat now for US animal protein production?
2015 was a momentous year for US animal protein, as it showed the largest increase in US meat consumption since the food scares of the 1970s. Analysts at the Food & Agribusiness Research and...
View ArticleCanada invests in antibiotic reduction in poultry
The Canadian government has made an investment of $690,000 (€466,000) to Éleveurs de volailles du Québec (ÉVQ) to help the Quebec poultry industry reduce the preventive use of antibiotics.
View ArticleUnderstanding protein requirements
Protein is a vital nutrient for poultry and all other classes of animals. In virtue of its amino acid constituents, protein plays a significant role in growth, egg production, immunity, adaptation to...
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