broilers

In a study, ‘Effects of genetic strain, stocking density, and age on broiler behavior’, a larger percentage of slow-growing broilers were observed standing, walking and preening while more conventional broilers sat in a lateral posture. Photo: Koos Groenewold
27-03 | News

Study: Behaviour differences linked to broiler growth rates

Photo: Henk Riswick
20-03 | News

Light spectrum and intensity preferences of broilers

Planton Farms co-founder Dr Annie Rayner said dual-purpose birds are more likely to be more robust. Photo: Jan Willem van Vliet
07-03 | News

Could dual-purpose poultry improve welfare and ecological outcomes?

Over the past few years, the European market has been inundated with Ukrainian poultry imports, with eastern EU members bearing the brunt of this influx. Photo: Koos Groenewold
24-02 | Article

Positive outlook for poultry production in eastern Europe

Broiler and layer housing trends in Indonesia
17-02 | Article

Broiler and layer housing trends in Indonesia

Since the official launch of NestBorn in 2018, chicks have been hatched on-farm with the concept in more than 10 European countries. Photo: Nestborn
28-01 | News

Perdue Farms adopts NestBorn on-farm hatching concept

The findings of a recent study show the potential of the hatch on-farm system as an effective management strategy for supporting the immune system and intestinal health in broiler chickens, which may significantly improve overall health and productivity. Photo: Twan Wiermans
15-01 | News

Hatching broilers on-farm or in the hatchery – what are the effects?

Keeping males with intact toes, both for Ross 308 and Hubbard JA57 parent stock, is currently not feasible under the prevailing conditions without adverse effects on feathering, mortality and female welfare. Photo: Henk Riswick
23-12-2024 | Article

Intact broiler breeders are the future

Prospects for the UK egg sector look strong. Photo: Canva
17-12-2024 | News

A year of change for the UK poultry industry

The Humane League argues that the government is acting unlawfully by allowing the use of ‘fast-growing’ broilers in meat production. Photo: Canva
16-12-2024 | News

Court of Appeal dismisses case against modern broiler rearing