Waterfowl (incl ducks & geese)

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Asia dominates global waterfowl production

On a global scale, consumption of waterfowl products is playing a minor role. Yet, production has grown considerably in recent decades. Asia is clearly taking the lead, with China undoubtedly in a dominating position.
By Dr Hans-Wilhelm Windhorst, University of Vechta, Germany Even though numerous analyses on patterns and dynamics of hen egg and chicken meat production and trade are available, almost no... read more »

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Augmenting the family income through integrated fish-duck farming

Commercial ducks are often confined indoors. However, in Asia you can still find duck farms with huge swimming ponds. Celso Galang from the Philippines decided to show us his fishpond with ducks housed above, to make an integrated fish-duck farm. read more >

Controlling aflatoxin danger to ducks and duck meat

Ducks are very sensitive to aflatoxins, even more than chickens. Tests with a glucomannan based adsorbent proved that aflatoxin infected feed can be neutralised efficiently. It improved the liver function, thereby enhancing duckling performance. No residues of aflatoxins could be found in the meat. read more >

Physical characteristics of ostrich meat

Ostrich meat is a relatively new product on the market. Knowledge about the characteristics and uses for ostrich meat is limited. This article provides information about the physical characteristics of ostrich meat and its usefulness for processing in the meat industry. read more >

Nomadic duck farming welcomed by rice growers

Following the economic crisis in 1997-98, many Thais returned to the rural areas to find work. Some of them started a new way of living by operating a duck farming business. They revived the ancient tradition of growing ducks in rice paddy fields; many with success. read more >

Ducks perform better with enzymes

The use of enzymes in chicken production is commonly accepted. So far, little was known about the effect of enzymes in duck rations. Trials in the USA and EU gave more insight in this issue. They showed that feed efficiency could be improved by the use of specific enzymes. read more >
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