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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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Shine a little light

Lighting is a major cost factor in broiler production. Traditionally, incandescent bulbs have been used for this purpose. But much more energy efficient sources are available nowadays. The Light Emitting Diode (LED) seems to be the light source of the future. US field tests have proved its savings and advantages. 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 >

Overheated chick calculations

When holding or transporting chicks, it is of utmost importance to control their body temperature within the optimal range of approximately 104-104.5ºF (40.0-40.3ºC). Although the ultimate check is to simply measure the body temperature of the chicks, it can be very informative to do some calculations on what happens with them, to see how the system operates and how sensitive it is. read more >

Get the light right

Light is an important management tool in broiler production. If used successfully it can influence aspects of growth, productivity and behaviour, and is therefore the subject of intense research. From presentations at the 2010 PSA meeting in the USA, it became clear that proper lighting regimes will lead to good flock performance. read more >

Water supply crucial for nipple drinkers

Water is of great importance in the diet of all production animals. In addition to financial consequences for the farmer, water wastage negatively influences animal performance. Optimal attention, therefore, must be given to the nipple’s water supply. read more >
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