Broilers

The opening of the inlets should always match the fan capacity and generally have a minimum opening of 5 cms (about the width of two fingers) to produce an optimal air jet. Photo: Cobb

30-12-2022 | Article

Optimising winter ventilation for broilers

The current EU animal welfare legislation is in the process of being revised. Photo: Simon Reza

09-12-2022 | News

Calls for stronger poultry welfare rules across Europe

Automatic scales in the house will collect a representative daily dry bodyweight, help to track weight gain and determine whether the average bodyweight is on target. Photo: Cobb

08-12-2022 | News

Achieving consistent breeder performance

The Sustainability Charter takes the form of a list of ambitions put forward by the sector in respect of the environment, packaging, animal welfare and antibiotics. Photo: Photo studio Atelier 68

07-12-2022 | News

European poultry meat sector launches sustainability charter

Rural poultry may have a higher level of heat tolerance than commercial breeds. Photo: Rene Rauschenberger

04-11-2022 | News

Research: New varieties of heat-tolerant poultry breeds needed

More than 20% of the chickens produced by the UK’s largest poultry meat producer, 2 Sisters, now meet the 2026 Better Chicken Commitment. Photo: Tarikul Raana

26-10-2022 | News

Production levels of higher welfare poultry grow in UK

Water source heat pumps have long water pipes buried in the ground in a horizontal or vertical configuration that can transfer heat up or down a temperature gradient. Photo: Ruud Ploeg

17-10-2022 | Article

Water as a renewable and sustainable energy source

The production of day-old chicks, which stood at 33 million units in the first week of April, reached 20 million recenlty. Photo: Zoe Schaeffer

13-10-2022 | News

Iran braces for a drop in broiler meat production