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Section 6: E3 of the Lion Code now states that a full hygiene monitoring programme is to be completed before replacement birds are taken onto the farm. Photo: Canva
13-09 | News

UK: Egg producers to budget for pre-housing salmonella test results

Photo: Ronald Hissink
18-08-2022 | News

Baltic poultry businesses may not survive next winter

Associate Professor Guillermo Narsilio with a geothermal system at the University of Melbourne. “This is the first ARENA demonstration project tackling the poultry sector so directly in rural areas. The technology will significantly save farmers on the cost of heating the sheds, while reducing carbon emissions and the use of gas. We are very excited to bring this technology to the poultry sector.” Photo: Peter Casamento
17-08-2022 | News

Geothermal innovation heats up ‘green’ poultry farming

Spotlight on ammonia reduction strategies for poultry producers
02-06-2022 | News

Spotlight on ammonia reduction strategies for poultry producers

Various adaptation options are available for housing systems to provide climate amelioration for broilers, with ventilation being one of the most important considerations. Photo: Anne van der Woude
29-05-2022 | Article

Impact of climate change on broiler housing systems

The aim of this study was to examine if a warmed perch system, as a thermal device, could reduce cold stress-associated adverse effects in laying hens. Photo: Koos Groenewold
22-05-2022 | Article

Novel approach to reduce cold stress in layers

On average, hen mortality rate is greater in cage-free systems, especially free-range, compared to furnished cages.
06-12-2021 | Article

Welfare implications of cage-free egg production

Ventilation is a critical component in intensive poultry production. Controlling ventilation fans with variable speed drives boosts safety, productivity and sustainability. Photo: ABB
23-11-2021 | Article

Effective ventilation boosts safety, productivity and sustainability

Combi systems have many commonalities with cage systems, making them a logical choice for producers, but also vulnerable to consumer pushbacks. Photo: Koos Groenewold
17-11-2021 | Article

Thoughts on future-ready layer operations

Cage-free challenges include feather pecking, a problem that can be mitigated by using red lighting. Photo: Ronald Hissink
17-11-2021 | Article

Understanding the dynamics of cage-free housing