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October Business Update: What’s new in the world of poultry?
01-11-2023 | News

October Business Update: What’s new in the world of poultry?

The future of EU broiler production in the latest edition of Poultry World
01-11-2023 | News

The future of EU broiler production in the latest edition of Poultry World

Aviagen applauds 2023 Nick French prize recipient Lotte Hebbink
31-10-2023 | News

Aviagen applauds 2023 Nick French prize recipient Lotte Hebbink

Researchers looked at alternatives to antibiotics to improve the growth and laying performance of poultry and boost health and welfare. Photo: Canva
31-10-2023 | News

Effects of lactulose as a prebiotic in laying hens

Studies show environmental factors such as suboptimal incubation temperature play an important role in embryonic chick growth and subsequent bird performance. Hans Prinsen
30-10-2023 | Article

How high incubation temperature affects embryonic broilers

The Russian Agricultural Ministry has denied that a poultry shortage exists. Photo: Canva
30-10-2023 | News

Poultry in short supply in Russia, says KFC

Getting fast-growing broilers on their feet for some exercise could be beneficial for meat quality and a reduction in muscle myopathies.
27-10-2023 | Article

Laser enrichment reduces muscle damage in fast-growing broilers

Chris Harrison's family farm in North Yorkshire run 820 acres of arable land and 64,000 free-range layers. Photo: Canva
27-10-2023 | News

Tackling climate change through prioritising business resilience

The Humane League argues that the use of the broiler breeds breaches the Welfare of Farmed Animals (England) Regulations 2007, which states farmed animals can’t be kept if their genes cause them suffering. Photo: Canva
26-10-2023 | News

UK government back in court over fast-growing broilers

It has been suggested that the modern broiler chicken does not eat to its energy needs, rather its intake is a factor of gut capacity related to its voracious appetite. Photo: Mark Pasveer
25-10-2023 | Article

Meeting the energy needs of poultry to perform optimally

At the peak of its popularity, the Aryan crossbreed accounted for 70% of poultry bred in the country. Photo: Canva
25-10-2023 | News

Iranian crossbreed Aryan is losing popularity

Building on tradition in the egg liquor business
23-10-2023 | Article

Building on tradition in the egg liquor business

Despite maintaining strict biosecurity and operating an incredibly eco-friendly operation, he suspected one of his hen sheds may be affected. Photo: Canva
20-10-2023 | News

Contingency planning saves poultry farmer nearly £50,000

Natural variation in beak shape influences feather pecking
20-10-2023 | Article

Natural variation in beak shape influences feather pecking