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European processors aim for a sustainable future

European poultry processors gathered together last September in Copenhagen, Denmark for their annual assembly. Their common view was to make clear that poultry production in the EU is meeting the highest possible standards. As a result, EU produced meat is offering added value, AVEC says.
By Ad Bal Paul-Heinz Wesjohann, AVEC vice president. Global food production has its limits. European... read more »

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Getting welfare right at catching time

It is widely recognised that catching and loading end-of-lay hens can be a stressful time, both for the birds and the farmer. Taking proper measures however, will minimise these harmful effects. read more >

Reducing downgrading starts with capturing

Keeping the rate of downgrades in the processing plant at the lowest possible level, greatly determines the benefits of poultry producers. That starts with capturing the birds at the farm. The implementation of proper measures will drastically decrease the amount of downgrades. The result is an increase of top grade kilos produced and a reduction of the cost per kilo processed, thus maximising profitability. read more >

Pre-slaughter preparation of broilers - Gaining every gramme of meat

Margins on broilers are often very small, so it is not without reason that everything must be done to get the birds from the grower to the slaughtering line with minimal losses. After all, every gramme of meat counts. Proper management practices are essential, from the shed to the shackle. read more >

Can't you get it here any sooner?

With businesses becoming increasingly more mobile and global, logistic organisations need to deliver goods anywhere, anytime. Moreover, increasing personnel and fuel costs, as well as increasing costumer demands, create enormous pressure to deliver goods faster, more efficiently and on time. read more >

Pre-slaughter management - the first step towards yield and quality!

Poultry meat yield and quality is in large determined at the grower farm and during live bird handling prior to slaughter. There are many aspects to look at and some should not be underestimated. read more >
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