Health

Antimicrobial agents are vital for animal health in livestock production, yet the risk of antimicrobial resistance stems from inappropriate usage or substandard doses. Photo: ANP

11-03 | Article

Tackling poultry antibiotic overuse in Nigeria

Non-antibiotic health strategies are a critical component in reducing the use of antimicrobials. Photo: Hans Banus

07-03 | Article

Core elements of antibiotic stewardship in the poultry industry

Jacco Korenblik: "The U-tubes of the aviary system are a favourite hiding spot for the red mites." Photos: Dick van Doorn

26-02 | Article

Getting to grips with red mites in poultry

Russian authorities have published a draft decree under which the compartmentalisation system will be put in place on 1 March 2025. Photo: Canva

13-02 | News

Russia embarks on a new veterinary system to fight bird flu

A recent global mycotoxin analysis revealed that concentrations of DON in maize in 2023 had risen in the second half of the year when temperatures were cooler. Photo: Canva

09-02 | News

Mycotoxins in poultry feed could rise as a result of rerouting ships

In the first months of 2022, Italy confronted 23 epidemics of highly pathogenic avian influenza (H5). Photo: Canva

31-01 | News

Italy: €46.7m in AI support from EU for poultry farmers

Two of the most common animal-based indicators used to evaluate leg health in broiler chickens are footpad dermatitis (FPD) and gait scores. Photo: Canva

30-01 | News

Scientists explore footpad dermatitis and gait scores in broiler breeders

Layers

16-12 | Article

Spain’s slow but steady recovery after hen cage ban

Poland lagging in cage-free hen commitments

Is the UK egg sector on track to be cage-free by 2025?

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