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Sustainability is what counts!

The global poultry industry is facing the challenge of meeting an increasing demand for healthy proteins of animal origin and to produce it in an animal friendly and sustainable manner at an affordable price. Researchers at the European Symposium on the Quality of Egg and Meat Products showed that progress is being made.
By Wiebe van der Sluis Globally animal production is facing many challenges to meet the expected increase in consumption of proteins of animal origin by a growing population. With this... read more »

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Litter management – Part 2: Litter condition strongly depends on good management

Good flock performance for birds that are kept on floor systems, starts with selecting good litter. Once the birds are in the house, the litter should be kept in excellent condition in order to keep them in good shape. Under certain conditions, reuse of litter is even possible. read more >

Litter management – Part 1: Good litter for healthy birds

Chickens which are kept on floor systems are in permanent contact with the litter they live on. To a large extent this can have an impact on their performance. Quality control and management will help keeping it in good condition. read more >

Risk-based control of Salmonella in broiler production

It is well known that Salmonella infection is a serious threat in poultry growing. Adequate measures are necessary to minimise transmission from one generation to another, eventually in broilers. This starts with stringent control of primary breeding stock, linked to intensive sampling and testing of both the birds and their environment. Also strict control in feed manufacturing and thorough cleaning and disinfection of premises and equipment are essential. read more >

Good quality chicks from disinfected eggs

As a central link between multiplication and production level, the hatchery has to ensure the best potency of production for the level below. Egg disinfection is a means of reaching that goal. This is a non-sufficient but compulsory part of the chick quality, and as such it has to follow accurate guidance, starting at the farm already. read more >

Managing all elements of an egg business

In the egg business even the smallest change in the cost of an egg has a dramatic impact on the financial result of the producer or processor. For that reason they have to monitor the cost of all inputs day by day. Moreover, customers have strong demands about the entire history of the eggs delivered. The combination of all this information in one computer programme proves to be very effective in planning, tracking, tracing and cost control. read more >
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