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Several of Canada’s most-prominent poultry researchers are launching new projects span topics including avian influenza, embryo and chick activity, and antibiotic alternatives. Photo: Marcel Rob
15-11 | News

Poultry research in Canada – heavy hitters launch new projects

As of April 2024, around 78.4 million of the 389 million hens in the EU were sexed in-ovo, representing a 20% market penetration. Photo: Bram Becks Fotografie
09-10 | News

In-ovo sexing in the poultry sector gains traction

Infectious bronchitis virus is a coronavirus that causes the respiratory disease infectious bronchitis and is a major problem for the global poultry industry. Photo: Canva
28-08 | News

An innovative approach to tackle avian infectious bronchitis

Researchers investigated the effects of classical music on broilers under different stocking densities. Photo: Canva
23-02 | News

Could classical music impact broiler welfare?

Scientists have developed 3D anatomy tech to learn more about chicken vision. Photo: Canva
16-02 | News

Understanding chicken vision without the use of MRI

Enrichment possibilities vary widely, adding platforms and ramps keeps the birds mobile. Photo: Jan Willem Schouten
14-02 | Article

Pros and cons of pen enrichment for broilers

Antimicrobial use was significantly lower in on-farm hatched flocks with more antimicrobial free flocks.
05-02 | Article

On-farm hatching leads to significantly lower antimicrobial use

Lead author Dr Steven Fiddaman at the University of Oxford: “Our findings not only unravel the evolutionary history of Marek’s Disease Virus but also provide a foundation for enhancing our current understanding of pathogen virulence.". Photo: Canva
28-12-2023 | News

The evolution of Marek’s Disease – the virus has become more deadly

Getting fast-growing broilers on their feet for some exercise could be beneficial for meat quality and a reduction in muscle myopathies.
27-10-2023 | Article

Laser enrichment reduces muscle damage in fast-growing broilers