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Constant monitoring is required to correctly formulate diets to meet the nutritional requirements of laying hens. Photo: Frank Uijlenbroek
29-04 | News

Alternative proteins to drive net zero egg production

Imports from China are plummeting. In March, the USDA had already lowered the forecast for Chinese wheat imports to 6.5 million wheat. Photo: Canva
25-04 | News

Global grain markets react as China curtails wheat imports

Egypt generates around 65 million tonnes of potentially useful waste per year. Photo: Canva
15-04 | News

Egypt to transform millions of tonnes of agri and food waste into animal feed

At a recent NFU Poultry fringe event, avian influenza vaccination and the use of PAPs in poultry diets were high on the agenda. Photo: Mark Pasveer
07-03 | News

Future of the UK poultry sector: PAPs and avian influenza key issues

The EU changed legislation in September 2021 to allow poultry PAPs to be used in pig diets, while porcine PAPs can be used in poultry diets. Inclusion rates in feed are typically in the range of 5-10%. Photo: Canva
22-01 | News

UK considers lifting ban on pig and poultry PAPs in animal feed

A recent study showed that BSF larvae supplementation, both in dehydrated and live form, improved growth performance in male Bianca di Saluzzo chickens. Photo: Canva
16-01 | News

Influence of black soldier fly larvae in slow-growing poultry breeds

Tijssens said: “Together with the dedicated colleagues at FAO, we are building a science-based approach to support safe and sustainable animal nutrition that delivers affordable, high-quality food to a growing population. Photo: Canva
24-12-2024

Supporting sustainable livestock production across the globe

This ban on GMO soy reportedly created a huge crisis in the poultry industry, as the major protein raw material for chicken feed suddenly became unavailable. Photo: Canva
25-11-2024 | News

Pakistan scraps GMO import ban – poultry industry braces for rebound

Sprouted barley refers to barley grains that have been germinated by soaking them in water and allowing them to begin the sprouting process. Photo: Canva
25-11-2024 | News

Sprouted barley as a potential feed supplement for laying hens