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Nigerian poultry farmers suffer due to high feed costs

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Dietary phosphorus in poultry: how low can we go?

Vladimir Fisinin estimated that Russia produces 4.2 billion hatching eggs, importing roughly 300 million units. Photo: ANP
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Russian poultry industry takes a hit

Changes in bodyweight and body composition throughout the animal’s lifespan are most important as these parameters closely correlate with sexual maturity. Photo: Vladimir Salman
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Early feeding for layer chicks

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
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Water as a renewable and sustainable energy source

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OKT certification mandatory for table eggs

Rabobank's poultry outlook sees strong demand along with high imput prices. Margins are positive but lower than in previous years. Photo: Koos Groenewold
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Poultry outlook is bullish based on strong demand

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Effect of eugenol and garlic compounds on necrotic enteritis challenge