turkeys

The restart of the old Donstar farms, the country s largest duck production complex, is a difficult and demanding challenge for Damate. Photo: Hans Prinsen
04-01-2021 | News

Damate restarts duck production in Russia

Total 2020 turkey meat production will increase by an estimated 1%. Photo: Capri23auto
16-12-2020 | News

EU: Poland continues to lead in turkey production

Native breed turkeys have stronger leg bones and more tender breast meat than their commercial counterparts. Photo: Jan Willem Schouten
15-12-2020 | News

Native breed turkeys more tender, have stronger leg bones

Thailand has opened its market to fresh turkey meat from the US. Photo: Capri23auto
25-11-2020 | News

US regains market access to raw turkey meat

Growing problems with antibiotic resistance and increasing pressure from the general public have led to regulations which prohibit the use of growth promoters or antibiotics in turkeys. Photo: Marcel van Hoorn
22-10-2020 | Article

Functional oils as alternative growth promoters in turkeys

About 1.5 million layers have benefited from better conditions since the introduction of the RSPCA-approved Farming Scheme began in 1996, producing 19 million eggs. Photo: RSPCA Australia
14-10-2020 | News

RSPCA Australia celebrates farm animals’ day

Feed costs at £11.54 were 10% higher than last year (£10.49), based on prices quoted for delivery in August. Photo: Jan Willem Schouten
30-09-2020 | News

Expensive feed push UK turkey production costs up

US figures show antibiotic use at 25mg/kg in chickens and 426mg/kg in turkeys, far more than in the UK. Photo: Koos Groenewold
05-06-2020 | Article

US/UK antibiotic use in poultry examined

Turkey company Damate is interested in the duck business of Donstar. Photo: Koos Groenewold
05-05-2020 | News

Russia: Damate in the race to buy bankrupted Donstar

The infected flock was euthanised after H7N3 was found. Photo: Ruud Ploeg
15-04-2020 | News

US battles high-pathogenic bird flu in South Carolina turkey farm