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Supplementation with dandelion polysaccharides improved nutrient metabolism, feed utilisation and egg production. Photo: Michel Zoeter
27-12-2023 | Article

The benefits of dandelion polysaccharides in the diets of laying hens

Supplementing poultry diets with turmeric has been shown to have numerous positive effects. Photo: Canva
25-12-2023 | Article

Impact of dietary turmeric on poultry performance

Avian Pathogenic E. coli, or simply APEC, is an extra-intestinal subgroup of pathogenic Escherichia coli that can cause disease in susceptible poultry, most commonly leading to clinical colibacillosis.
20-12-2023 | Article

Understanding avian pathogenic Escherichia coli

Columnist and researcher Rick van Emous says that if you run a good preference test with platforms and perches at the same height, broilers, breeders and turkeys all prefer platforms for resting and roosting. He argues that policymakers must stick to scientific evidence and forget the emotional facts and fables. Photo: Canva
18-12-2023 | Article

Column: Emotion or reason, that’s the question

Keeping on top of avian influenza with on-farm testing
13-12-2023 | Article

Keeping on top of avian influenza with on-farm testing

Until recently, day-old chicks were hatched on farm using the NestBorn concept. At the moment, the family is simply receiving day-old chicks from the hatchery. Photo: Dick van Doorn
11-12-2023 | Article

‘Last ounce of broiler growth is not the most crucial thing’

Environmental inputs (including temperature, air velocity, ventilation rate, litter quality, humidity, carbon dioxide and ammonia concentrations) are essential factors affecting health and welfare.
07-12-2023 | Article

Precision poultry production improves welfare and sustainability

In-ovo sexing systems rapidly scan eggs and determine the sex of the embryo, to prevent the culling of male layer siblings.
04-12-2023 | Article

Informed consumers favour tech solutions to end male chick culling

Studies on protein quality have shown a correlation between arginine deficiency and cannibalism. Photo: Anne van der Woude
01-12-2023 | Article

Understanding poultry behaviour key to better management practices

Fast-growing birds must be properly managed during their time on the farm to ensure meat quality in the processing facility.
23-11-2023 | Article

Poultry carcass data helps to fine-tune diets