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The new poultry research centre will aim to advance research and innovation in the poultry sector. Photo: Ronald Hisink
16-05-2023 | News

New poultry research centre in Ontario, Canada

Dr Jim Blessman and his family left the comforts of the US and relocated to this remote part of South Africa to help the local population. Photo: Hyline
16-05-2023 | Article

An egg a day to combat malnutrition in South Africa

Efficient birds needs less land and water
15-05-2023 | Article

Efficient birds needs less land and water

Egg producers in California, or those wanting to sell eggs into the state, must comply with Prop 12, which, since January 2022, states that for laying hens, no cages are permitted. Photo: Cor Salverius Photography
15-05-2023 | News

Proposition 12 upheld in the US Supreme Court

Over 350 companies in Europe and the UK have signed up to the Better Chicken Commitment. Photo: Ronald Hisink
12-05-2023 | News

Support growing for Better Chicken Commitment across Europe

To reduce heat stress the first step is to increase ventilation, but ventilation alone will not be enough to prevent the harmful effect of high temperatures on the metabolic system.
12-05-2023 | Article

Mitigating the detrimental effects of heat stress in poultry

Ammonia control evolves to poultry litter preparation
11-05-2023 | Article

Ammonia control evolves to poultry litter preparation

The Competition Commission examines the power of the concentrated and vertically integrated poultry sector and discusses the role of imports in constraining local prices. Photo: Wirestock
11-05-2023 | News

S. Africa’s Competition Commission examines poultry value chain

The new company has been structured into 4 businesses: animal nutrition and health; human health, nutrition and care; taste, texture and health for food and beverage products, and; perfumery & beauty. Photo: DSM-Firmenich
10-05-2023 | News

DSM-Firmenich launches with animal health unit

Is there a risk that the UK will move into a 2-tier food system with many consumers forced to rely on imported food. Photo: Freepik
10-05-2023 | News

Challenges facing the UK poultry sector

The bigger picture: Research highlights humans in the spread of bird flu
10-05-2023 | News

The bigger picture: Research highlights humans in the spread of bird flu

The levels of maize in poultry diets should not exceed the recommended values, because of its 'heating effect'. Photo: Twan Wiemans
08-05-2023 | Article

Limits of feed ingredients in poultry production

Starting from June, Cherkizovo plans to dispatch an average of 3 trains with chicken products to China per month. Photo: aleksandarlittlewolf
08-05-2023 | News

Russia-China poultry trade perks up

The Humane League said it wished not to shame Co-op, but rather attempt to energise its members and leadership to do the right thing. Photo: Jan-Willem Schouten
05-05-2023 | News

Members to fight for broiler welfare at Co-op AGM