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Maintaining the highest percentage of first grade eggs, even during heat stress, is essential for commercially viable egg production. [Photo: Koos Groenewold]
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Improving eggshell quality

The weight gain of broilers is exceptional, but even more breast meat can be achieved with the addition of vitamin D. [Photo: Jan Sibon]
29-10-2015 | Article

Improving vitamin D status boosts breast meat yields in broilers

Duck farmer Erik Staal pays great attention to uniformity and quality, earning an extra pre-mium from integration manager Nijboer (in blue). [Photo: Koos Groenwold]
28-10-2015 | Article

Dutch quality ducks

6 ways to combat cellulitis in broilers
27-10-2015 | Article

6 ways to combat cellulitis in broilers

Mechanical catching equipment is not suitable for all types of houses. [Photo: Roel Dijkstra]
26-10-2015 | Article

Influence of two-hand catching methods in broilers

Keeping the Avian Influenza virus out
26-10-2015 | Article

Keeping the Avian Influenza virus out

Fabian Brockotter
23-10-2015 | Article

AI vaccination, a valuable tool

In the past two years, there have been many experiences with the hatching of chicks on-site. User days for sharing knowledge help farmers to further optimise the system. Photo: Bert Jansen
22-10-2015 | Article

Hatching of chicks on the broiler farm

Using equal weights for the indicators showed that, in the Dutch situation, enriched cage egg production was most sustainable. However, following legislation a further ban will start in 2021. [Photo: Michel Zoeter]
21-10-2015 | Article

Enriched cages most sustainable

Case study: Saudi Arabia s expanding poultry sector
20-10-2015 | Article

Case study: Saudi Arabia’s expanding poultry sector