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Super insulated dome-shaped house looks promising

A newly developed type of broiler house in South Africa shows promising first results: 16% more weight per square metre, as well as better food conversion rates. The companies behind this revolutionary dome-shaped house put this down to the high level of insulation combined with a top-of-the-range management computer system.
By Gineke Mons, Heidelberg, South Africa  Nuway is the name of the newly hatched broiler house. The concept has been developed by Chemvet Steel & Fencing, a local manufacturer of... read more »

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Poultry welfare will further improve

Keeping layers in cages and broilers in densely populated houses has become a common practice. Meanwhile, however, concern over bird welfare has also increased, based on scientific knowledge and public perception. Europe, in particular, has taken the lead to improve poultry welfare. This is likely to increase in the next 25 years. read more >

Good water quality is the basis for good bird performance

Chickens and other birds are bred for high performance - converting feed as efficiently as possible into animal protein. In order to achieve this goal, all circumstances should be optimal, such as the availability of ample and good drinking water. Keeping track of water quality and making sure the drinking system is working properly is of great importance. read more >

Affordable alternatives in poultry housing

Cheaper yet effective poultry house construction deserves growing attention, particularly at a time as now when the global prices of wood, wire and brick are rising. Alternatives of such materials are available, but proper management is essential to ensure that bird health problems are avoided and that the overall performance of the flock is maintained. read more >

Keeping poultry in the future

Wherever in the world, keeping poultry has always been a practice of producing meat or eggs as effectively as possible. This is still a motto within the industry, but times are changing. In the decades to come, many more factors will play an increasingly important role, such as animal welfare, environmental matters, and energy consumption. What can we expect in the next 25 years? read more >

Paying attention to design pays off

For every £100 a business spends on design, turnover increases £225, says the British Design Council. Companies increasingly use design to add value to their products and services in order to differentiate themselves in highly competitive markets. This strategy pays off. The Dutch hatchery technology company, Pas Reform, tripled its turnover and affirms its commitment to design: “It is much more than just decoration." read more >
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