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Global egg production has increased by 347 per cent over the last 50 years.
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Remarkable dynamics of the global egg industry

Bentley concluded that severe coccidiosis was not commonly observed in slower-growing breeds but that producers should check for mild subclinical coccidiosis at older ages. Photo: Lex Salverda
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Broilers: challenging times demand focus on details

Farmers and stakeholders gathered at EuroTier to learn more about the current situation of the agricultural sector in Ukraine. Photo: Chris McCullough
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Ukraine’s livestock sector needs post-war assistance

The bigger picture: Vibrant eggs!
03-04-2023 | Article

The bigger picture: Vibrant eggs!

Rabobank believes that animal feed production in China will grow slightly every year. However, imports of soya will decrease. Photo: Canva
03-04-2023 | Article

Rabobank is counting on China to import less soya

Providing the correct amount of feeder space so that all hens can access and eat comfortably is important for flock uniformity and, in turn, preventing weight-related mortality. Photo: Cobb-Vantress
31-03-2023 | Article

Understanding hen mortality at peak production

The South African Poultry Association (SAPA) has invested 1.14 billion rand (US$78 million) since 2019 in the expansion of production facilities to support new commercial farmers. Photo: Ton Kastermans
30-03-2023 | Article

South Africa’s chicken meat production to increase in 2023

Russia aims to boost poultry export to the Middle East and to former Russian republics. Photo: Tovya Rabota
29-03-2023 | Article

Poultry farmers in Russia and Ukraine adapt to the war-time economy

The wave in the second half-year was also triggered by migratory birds which, this time, used the Pacific and Rocky Mountain routes, as well as the Mississippi route. Photo: Herbert Wiggerman
28-03-2023 | Article

Avian influenza: 2 waves, different routes and changing dynamics

With the total layer flock down by about 9%, egg prices skyrocketed in the US. Photo: Koos Groenewold
27-03-2023 | Article

Egg prices: sky high – but why?