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Bairaha to increase broiler supply in Sri Lanka
22-06-2011 ...the Board of Investment (BoI) in December 2010, to set-up a large scaled state-of-the-art Broiler Farm in a 48-acre plot of land located in the Puttalam District,’ stated Yakooth...
Keeping ventilation noise levels low in the poultry house
22-06-2011 With IPPC Regulations and national and European government requiring reductions in noise levels, local planning officers are now looking very closely at noise emissions from agricultural...
Benefits of benchmarking discussed with Ross distributers
17-06-2011 The 6th annual Ross Distributor Customer Focus Team meeting, attended by Grandparent customers from Turkey, the Middle East and Africa (TMEA), recently took place in Antalya, Turkey. One of...
Growing broilers in a comfort colony system
15-06-2011 ...probably better way: keeping them in a comfort colony system. Yet, practice has proved that broiler cages offer a wide range of advantages, both for the birds and for the poultry...
Growing broilers in a comfort colony system
15-06-2011 ...probably better way: keeping them in a comfort colony system. Yet, practice has proved that broiler cages offer a wide range of advantages, both for the birds and for the poultry...
Czech broiler seminars supported by leading hatchery firms
14-06-2011 More than 130 broiler farmers and poultry specialists took part in seminars at Litomysl and Havlickuv Brod, organised by Cobb Germany and the two biggest Czech hatcheries Mach and Xavergen.
Research: Composting reduces bacteria in broiler litter
06-06-2011 In-house litter composting has been shown to reduce bacteria in broiler litter, according to a recent USDA study.
Contract poultry farming proposed in India
01-06-2011 The state cabinet in India is expected to clear a proposal for permitting contract poultry farming, the Times of India is reporting.
Skov to supply ventilation to Namibian poultry market
31-05-2011 SKOV A/S has entered into an agreement to supply complete ventilation and production control systems for 53 poultry houses in Namibia.
Indonesia: Big Dutchman conducts seminar about minimum ventilation
31-05-2011 Minimum ventilation defines the minimum amount of air exchange required to maintain the environment in the poultry house for optimum health, well being and production efficiency. This...
Study: Egg laying behavior influenced by feeding
11-04-2011 In Canada, the University of Guelph’s Department of Animal and Poultry Science examined how feeding might influence egg laying behaviour in commercial broiler breeder hens.
Jansen Poultry Equipment expands international team
07-04-2011 Following Jansen Poultry Equipment’s strong growth in the international markets, the technical supervisor and project management team has been expanded.
Revival of the chain feeder
05-04-2011 The popularity of chain feeder systems is growing. Through the use of new technologies and materials, various essential improvements were made possible, making the chain feeder again a...
Fan study highlights improved poultry conditions and energy savings
01-04-2011 A study by Farm Energy into the use of de-stratification fans in a poultry shed application has demonstrated a saving of 15% in energy usage and a significant improvement in temperature...
Rasun expands to become integrated poultry producer in Iraq
29-03-2011 ...for Iraq, has announced an agreement to extend its Grandparent (GP) production base in order to meet the growing demand for Ross 308 Parent Stock (PS) and broilers in the country.
http://www.worldpoultry.net//rasun-expands-to-become-integrated-poultry-producer-in-iraq-id8680.html
Poultry CRC studies effect of incubation on leg strength
28-03-2011 ...during egg incubation can affect the long-term leg strength of fast growing meat chickens (broilers), according to a recent study at The University of Sydney, funded by the Poultry CRC.
AA SA seminar focuses on poultry house ventilation
25-03-2011 The recent Arbor Acres South Africa (AA SA) 3rd annual customer seminar, held near Johannesburg, focused on poultry house environmental control and ventilation.
Research: Selective breeding reduces mortality by two-thirds
11-03-2011 Feather picking is a reoccurring problem that affects farms with a large number of animals. Beak trimming is becoming less accepted by the public so alternatives are being sought to reduce...
http://www.worldpoultry.net//research-selective-breeding-reduces-mortality-by-two-thirds-id8612.html
Poultry house ceiling inlet hits the market
04-03-2011 US company Double L recently launched the AC3010 4-Way Attic Inlet, the third generation of ceiling inlets, which the company says is exceeding expectations.
Column: Social and economic goals compete
03-03-2011 As our industries become increasingly sophisticated, they are faced with more and more decisions that involve social goals as well as economic ones.
Poultry lighting firm secures funding
03-03-2011 Twin Cities Angels has announced the closing of investments in Once Innovations, a US based LED technology development company specialised in poultry lighting.
Get the light right
01-03-2011 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...
Water supply crucial for nipple drinkers
01-03-2011 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...
Choice of litter material can decrease Salmonella in poultry flocks
28-02-2011 ...Göttingen in Germany studied the effect of four types of litter material on the frequency of Salmonella in broilers. Wood shavings showed the highest prevalence of Salmonella.
Gustor liquid proves its efficacy in broiler drinking water
25-01-2011 The benefits of using Gustor Liquid in drinking water of broilers were evaluated in a recent experiment set up by a large integrator in Thailand.
http://www.worldpoultry.net//gustor-liquid-proves-its-efficacy-in-broiler-drinking-water-id8414.html
Petitions raised against urban poultry farms in Poland
24-01-2011 Until recently, Polish broiler producers tended to build poultry buildings outside of villages and towns so as not disturb inhabitants with unpleasant smells emitted during boiler...
New technology installed at one of UK’s largest broiler farms
06-01-2011 A Shropshire, UK based enterprise is set to become one of the largest single site Broiler farms in the country and has incorporated a number of hi-tech solutions.
Changing profitability of Polish poultry production - Photo Report
05-01-2011 Poultry production in Poland is one of the strongest and most profitable branches of national agriculture. Hundreds of large and small poultry farms produce millions of chickens, hens and...
Simple steps can reduce energy costs for broiler growers
05-01-2011 Because energy expenses comprise the single largest item of a broiler grower’s variable costs, reducing energy usage is an important means of improving net returns. A recent bulletin from...
Petersime prepares for major broiler hatchery in Saudi Arabia
14-12-2010 Almarai Company, a publicly listed company headquartered in Riadh, Saudi Arabia, is a food and beverage manufacturer in the Middle-East. The group is branching out its ambitions into new...
Cherkizovo launches poultry breeding facility in Bryansk
06-12-2010 OJSC Cherkizovo Group, one of Russia's leading integrated and diversified meat producers, has opened the first line of the poultry breeding facility at its Bryansk cluster.
Pindos Cooperative targets growth with Pas Reform in Greece
03-12-2010 “Pindos” Ioannina Agricultural Poultry Farming Cooperative, the largest poultry sector cooperative in Greece, has awarded the development of a new hatchery complex to Pas Reform.
http://www.worldpoultry.net//pindos-cooperative-targets-growth-with-pas-reform-in-greece-id8222.html
UK broiler welfare directive sets boundaries
30-11-2010 New Regulations on meat chicken welfare came into force on 5 November in Scotland, on 10 November in Wales and will come into force shortly in England.
NZ: Draft code of welfare for broiler chickens
27-09-2010 A key change is the addition of standards for free-range broiler chickens which reflects the increasing number of broilers produced with access to the outdoors. The draft code would now...
New poultry house lining material launched
06-09-2010 A durable radiant barrier developed specifically to provide a lining material for improving the environment inside poultry houses is now being introduced to countries around the world.
Super insulated dome-shaped house looks promising
08-07-2010 A newly developed type of broiler house in South Africa shows promising first results: 16% more weight per square metre, as well as better food conversion rates. The companies behind this...
Poultry welfare will further improve
06-07-2010 ...were an important part of these processes, with laying hens kept in cages as the main target. Broiler welfare was also a concern, in particular skeletal deformities in fast growing...
Protecting water supply crucial for any poultry operation
25-06-2010 Most poultry growers know the value of having a backup generator for the farm if the primary power source fails. Many, however, do not give that same consideration to their water supply.
Big Dutchman improves poultry feed flow
18-06-2010 Livestock equipment manufacturer Big Dutchman has launched a new product for avoiding feed bridging, ratholing and flow problems in the silo funnel.
Gypsum alternative bedding material in broiler houses
17-06-2010 ...shavings combination compared to pine shavings as a bedding material. Commercial straight run broilers were placed at a density of 0.70 sq ft per bird in 6 floor pens per treatment...
SKA introduces Vega breeder pan
17-06-2010 Vega is the new breeder feeder of SKA. It can feed 16 birds of any of the current genetic lines. Effectively this means 21 birds per full metre of the feeding line.
Energy from chicken manure
17-06-2010 At VIV Europe, Big Dutchman introduced a thermo chemical conversion (gasification) system which transforms biomass like poultry manure, into energy.
Digital climate controller introduced
17-06-2010 Vostermans Ventilation introduces the Master-5 main controller, to which simple 0-10V modules (e.g. triac or frequency controller) can be connected.
New drinking products from Lubing
26-05-2010 Lubing drinking systems has now introduced 2 new nipple drinkers for poultry.
New Roxell presence in Malaysia
03-05-2010 As of May, 2010, Roxell serves and supplies its customers and distributors in the Asia-Pacific region directly from a newly established facility in Shah Alam, Selangor, Malaysia.
Ross goes on the road in South Africa
12-04-2010 ...attending.
The customer seminars were timed to coincide with the first placement of Ross 308 broilers on farms and topics concentrated on optimising Ross broiler performance....
Vostermans to exhibit ventilation equipment at VIV
31-03-2010 At the occasion of the VIV Europe 2010 Vostermans Ventilation takes the opportunity to present a wide variety of new products. With “specialist in air” as its core business the company...
Sanderson Farms plans additional poultry complex
30-03-2010 Sanderson Farms has announced that it plans to locate a potential new poultry complex near Goldsboro, North Carolina, USA.
Dutch discuss maximum size of poultry houses
29-03-2010 Recent discussions in the Netherlands related to the maximum size of livestock buildings have led to stricter expansion rules in the province of North Brabant, the country's most important...
Aviagen hosts Japanese delegation poultry tour
26-03-2010 Aviagen recently hosted 16 members of the Japan Chunky Association (JCA) on a tour of North American broiler farms and processing plants in the US and Canada.
