broilers

Until recently, day-old chicks were hatched on farm using the NestBorn concept. At the moment, the family is simply receiving day-old chicks from the hatchery. Photo: Dick van Doorn
11-12-2023 | Article

‘Last ounce of broiler growth is not the most crucial thing’

Photo: Canva
08-12-2023 | News

New broiler starter feed formulation boosting bird performance

The Ethometer system captures images of individual chickens but does not follow them separately. The machine learning is based on large samples over time. Photo: Royal GD
20-11-2023 | Article

An extra pair of eyes in the broiler house

Hubbard’s managing director, Olivier Rochard, says matching the right bird to the right market is key. Photos: Hubbard
14-11-2023 | Interview

Poultry breeding: ‘Feed conversion is king’

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 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

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

Between 1970 and 2020, global poultry meat production increased by around 800%. Photo: Canva
13-10-2023 | Article

Remarkable dynamics of the global poultry industry

Halal meat is not a uniform market. There is no consensus on what poultry can be considered halal and what not. Photo: Koos Groenewold
06-10-2023 | Article

Positive outlook for halal poultry market