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28-02 | Analysis

Investors bet heavily on soybean price falling further

Wet litter in combination with high levels of ammonia can cause severe footpad lesions.
28-02 | Article

Etiology and control of leg problems in broilers

Brazilian President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva meets with Egyptian President Abdel Fattah al-Sisi in Cairo. Photo: Supplied
27-02 | News

Brazil prepares to export poultry meat to Egypt

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

A significant rise in the cost of production and the ongoing risk of avian influenza are major concerns for the UK poultry sector. Photo: Canva
26-02 | News

Will a quarter of British egg producers quit the sector?

Diseases often have a severe impact on egg quality, hence the need for biosecurity, vaccination and veterinary control.
23-02 | Article

Practical approaches for optimum egg quality

Researchers investigated the effects of classical music on broilers under different stocking densities. Photo: Canva
23-02 | News

Could classical music impact broiler welfare?

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22-02 | Article

Rapeseed price recovery stops

Minette Batters, outgoing NFU president, said members wanted to support Ukrainian farmers, but that there had to be recognition of its effects on the UK domestic industry. Photo: Canva
21-02 | News

Tariff-free trade with Ukraine prompts concerns for UK poultry

France imports a lot of chicken meat and meat products, and Anvol says the products from abroad should be produced according to the same standards and regulations as in France, particularly regarding antibiotics. Photo: Canva
20-02 | News

French poultry farmers have a long wish list

"China is very promising for Kazakh businesses, though it is difficult to compete in this market," says Kairat Maishev, president of the Kazakh union of egg manufacturers. Photo: Canva
19-02 | News

China lifts 19-year ban on poultry imports from Kazakhstan

The Lisabeth integration uses alfalfa bales as a welfare measure for the Gallux chicken concept. Photos: Dick van Doorn
19-02 | Article

From egg to chicken leg in 1 family business

Numerous retailers in the UK have adopted lower stocking rates in recent years. Photo: Ton Kastermans Fotografie
16-02 | News

Major UK retailer lowers stocking density of own brand chicken