Broilers get a better start on a warm floor, grow faster and have improved feed conversion than on a cold floor. That is the outcome of a Dutch field trial

Over the last fifteen years the Turkish poultry industry has experienced various crisis. Some were caused by overproduction, but most were due to national economic depression. The result was a reduction in the number of players in the poultry industry. Those who remained – like Beybi – became stronger.

Despite several economic setbacks Turkey’s broiler industry has gained marked improvements since 1985. The same cannot be said for the egg and turkey sector although there are challenges for future growth.

Stocking twice as many birds per square meter of floor space and still improving bird performance and health sounds like magic. The fact is that Vencomatic's new broiler system makes it possible, without infringing upon bird welfare or environment regulations.

Mosselprom's history begins in 1922. Almost eighty years later it got involved in the poultry industry and is now becoming one of the largest broiler meat companies in Russia. By 2005 annual production should be 50,000 tonnes. But before that a lot must be done to modernise antiquated facilities.

Responding to the demand for increased efficiency and product quality in a hot and humid climate, Thai integrators and their contractors are converting traditional open houses by adopting tunnel-ventilated housing with evaporative pad cooling.

It is the wish of every processing company to receive birds at the exact weight they need to meet customer demands. A daily update of the weight and weight gain of birds helps processing plants optimise their logistic planning.

Modern broilers are to be hatched differently and as a result require other management practices. Here is an update.

Wet litter is a major issue for broilers, but even more so for turkeys. Especially wet spots near or around the drinkers are a main cause of foot and leg problems. Nico Korsten, a Dutch poultry farmer, discovered that a movable feeder and drinker line could be a solution