Health

About 1-2% of chicks are given everything they need post-hatch, but they just never grow, which translates into upwards of 90 million birds per year. Photo: Karim Manjra

03-06-2021 | News

Chick liver function studied for bird and human health

The trial compared single-stage and multi-stage incubators for chick and broiler results during growout. Photo: Koos Groenewold

31-05-2021 | Article

Incubation system hardly affects broiler performance

Popular native Australian essential oils including lemon myrtle oil and eucalyptus are being studied to determine if they better equip chicken embryos and hatchlings to fight disease. Photo: University of Queensland

18-05-2021 | News

Essential oils to minimise disease in broiler chicks

Researchers report promising results in the fight against superbug infections on poultry farms, which could have wider implication for human health. Photo: Mark Pasveer

14-05-2021 | News

Superbug infections in poultry under the microscope

Birtwistles, which supplies butchered poultry to hotels and restaurants across the UK, said small breast fillets used in chick burgers were down 40% as Polish supply dried up. Photo: Koos Groenewold

07-05-2021 | News

Polish bird flu outbreak sparks UK concerns

Between 1 January and 19 April, in total, 202 AI outbreaks were registered in 15 provinces in Poland resulting in the culling of millions of broilers. Photo: Lex Salverda

06-05-2021 | News

Millions of broilers culled in Poland due to AI

Layers

Vietnam sees massive movement toward cage-free egg production

16-12-2024 | Article

Spain’s slow but steady recovery after hen cage ban

13-12-2024 | News

Poland lagging in cage-free hen commitments

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