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Research into the digestion of organic laying hens
01-07-2011 Research by Wageningen UR Livestock Research has shown that the current nutritional data for laying hens in the Feed Table of the CVB in many cases can not be applied to biological...
JS West installs US’s first enriched colony housing system
23-06-2011 JS West & Company, a family owned egg farming business in California, has installed and opened the first enriched colony housing system for layer hens in the United States, and American...
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...
Enzymes in poultry feed discussed at Indian seminar
20-06-2011 More than 100 delegates attended a seminar in Karnal, India aimed at increasing profitability through the better utilisation of enzymes in feed.
Poultry farmers offered layer system loan discounts
20-06-2011 Poultry farmers investing in new housing and production systems could get a discount of up to 0.8% on loan interest rates from Lloyds TSB Agriculture, which is being offered for a limited...
Armenian poultry farm chooses Pas Reform for hatchery project
20-06-2011 Leading Armenian poultry farm Arax has elected to work with Dutch hatchery technology specialist Pas Reform for a new turnkey hatchery project that will deliver 15 million day old chicks a...
Danisco research highlights the benefits of E-coli phytase
17-06-2011 Danisco Animal Nutrition has announced a research breakthrough in understanding the antinutrient effect of phytate in animal nutrition which results in reduced feed costs.
Danisco product improves animal performance from mixed grain diets
15-06-2011 Danisco Animal Nutrition has launched Axtra XB - a new feed enzyme product designed to give improved feed cost savings and excellent performance for pigs and poultry from mixed grain diets.
Danisco product improves animal performance from mixed grain diets
09-06-2011 Danisco Animal Nutrition has launched Axtra XB - a new feed enzyme product designed to give improved feed cost savings and excellent performance for pigs and poultry from mixed grain diets.
Danisco launches new poultry feed enzyme
06-06-2011 Danisco Animal Nutrition has launched Axtra XB - a new feed enzyme product designed to give improved feed cost savings and performance for pigs and poultry from mixed grain diets.
EFSA reports on veterinary drug residues in animals
06-06-2011 The European Feed Safety Authority (EFSA) Dietary and Chemical Monitoring Unit has issued a report on the occurrence of veterinary drugs residues in animals and animal products in Europe....
India replaces maize with wheat in poultry feed
02-06-2011 Wheat stocks in India have exceeded buffer stocking norms, causing the price to plummet and prompting poultry feed manufacturers to substitute wheat for maize in their produce.
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...
Fish or eggs, what about both?
27-05-2011 ...techniques, fish products and by-products nowadays seem to be good components in the diets of layers and broilers. These contribute to producing healthy food at an affordable cost....
Free range behaving birds produce less eggs
27-05-2011 Hens that are kept under free range conditions automatically have more freedom of movement. Those birds that use their freedom abundantly tend to lay less eggs however. Breeding therefore...
Protein improves health and performance of molted layers
26-05-2011 The effect of supplementation with protein, probiotics and symbiotics in diets of molted layers was examined in a trial in Pakistan. From this research it became clear that supplementation...
US research coalition studies sustainability of chicken housing
19-05-2011 The University of California, Davis, and Michigan State University have received $6 million from the Coalition for Sustainable Egg Supply to support research on the sustainability of laying...
Poultry feed joint venture formed with China
17-05-2011 International livestock equipment company, MS Schippers has closed a joint venture with De Heus Feeds and the Chinese Wellhope Group.
Pig & Poultry Live: Key findings
16-05-2011 Time for strong leadership and a united approach in order for the industry to make key decisions on processed animal protein, and capitalise on consumers’ openness to learn about genetic...
USPoultry donates to MSU egg-laying hen research facility
11-05-2011 US Poultry & Egg Association is donating $25,000 to the Michigan State University's new egg-laying hen research facility.
Well-managed watering system in poultry house promotes health
04-05-2011 The European Union has banned the use of antibiotics as growth promoters, and that idea appears to be catching on in other parts of the world. To comply, farmers must find alternative...
Study: Salmonella concerns in alternative housing systems for laying hens
29-04-2011 The results of a new study from researchers in Belgium suggest that any shift from conventional to alternative housing systems for laying hens should be accompanied by a keen concern for...
New probiotic approved for UK and European laying hens
22-04-2011 The EU has approved a new probiotic feed supplement from Biotal, part of the Lallemand group.
Nutreco partners in China for poultry nutrition research
14-04-2011 Animal nutrition company, Nutreco is to start a research partnership with the Ministry of Agriculture Feed Industry Centre (MAFIC) of China. The MAFIC institute is part of the China...
Research: Salmonella control in poultry through probiotics
13-04-2011 Combined research between American and Argentinean institutions looked at the effects of using probiotics/direct fed microbials for salmonella control in poultry.
Date pit as poultry antibiotic concept to be patented in UAE
13-04-2011 Using date pits to replace antibiotics administered to chickens has been tested by researchers at the Al Ain University in the United Arabic Emirates (UAE). The idea is so promising that...
Research: Omega-3 acids could reduce bone breakage in laying hens
12-04-2011 Adding the right combination of fatty acids to the diets of laying hens can reduce bone breakage during lay, according to researchers at the University of Bristol's School of Veterinary...
Research: Omega-3 acids could reduce bone breakage in laying hens
12-04-2011 Adding the right combination of fatty acids to the diets of laying hens can reduce bone breakage during lay, according to researchers at the University of Bristol's School of Veterinary...
Fancom improves egg counting software for alternative housing systems
12-04-2011 ...and controlled. The management program can be extended using the special FarmManager for Layers™ analysis software that compares the key performance indicators with the...
US: WSVMA rejects supporting hen cage ban initiative
07-04-2011 The Washington State Veterinary Medical Association (WSVMA) has announced it will not support passage of Initiative-1130, also known as the Prevention of Farm Animal Cruelty Act should it...
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.
Using probiotics in a practical way
05-04-2011 There are several alternative probiotics on the market, all with inherent advantages and disadvantages depending on the nature of the organisms and the treatment that the final product...
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...
Charoen Pokphand and Chick Master hold hatchery seminar
05-04-2011 Chick Master recently organised a hatchery management seminar in Bangkok for many of the hatchery managers from CP based in Southeast Asia.
Kidney damage is emerging in laying hens
04-04-2011 Kidney damage heavily influences the welfare of laying hens and eventually may even lead to mortality. This can be avoided, however. The best way to prevent the formation of kidney stones...
Anything is possible in the hatchery
04-04-2011 From time to time, a customer describes a problem that at first seems “impossible”. However, over the years, I have learned that ‘impossible’ is rarely, if ever, the case and thorough...
Probiotics protect against pathogens
01-04-2011 The use of antibiotics in poultry production is under growing pressure. As a result, there are enhanced opportunities of including probiotics in poultry diets. Understanding the biological...
Overheated chick calculations
01-04-2011 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...
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...
EU poultry producers must decide on conventional cage alternative
31-03-2011 EU poultry producers using conventional cages for laying hens have only a few months left to decide whether to invest in new enriched colony or free-range equipment, or prepare to quit the...
Preventing feather pecking in laying hens
29-03-2011 With an increase of keeping layers in free range systems, the incidence of feather pecking also increases. Research on this matter indicates, however, that breeding for low mortality and...
Poultry CRC studies effect of incubation on leg strength
28-03-2011 Temperature and humidity 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,...
Novus introduces new dietary enzyme for poultry producers
23-03-2011 Novus International have introduced a new dietary enzyme which they claim will offer poultry producers more flexibility and control over their feed rations.
Probroed & Sloot doubles HatchBrood capacity in the Netherlands
21-03-2011 HatchTech and Probroed & Sloot have agreed to double the capacity of the Probroed & Sloot HatchBrood facility in Langeboom, the Netherlands.
California egg farmers to join lawsuit seeking Prop 2 standards
16-03-2011 The Association of California Egg Farmers, a statewide industry trade association representing over 70% of California's egg farmers, has filed an Application to Intervene in the Superior...
India bans starvation force molting of laying hens
11-03-2011 India has banned the use of starvation to force egg laying hens into a molt phase prompting praise from the Humane Society International.
India bans starvation force molting of laying hens
11-03-2011 India has banned the use of starvation to force egg laying hens into a molt phase prompting praise from the Humane Society International.
DSM invites nominations for poultry nutrition award
11-03-2011 Royal DSM, the global Life Sciences and Materials Sciences company, invites nominations for the DSM Nutrition Award 2011 for research on Poultry Nutrition. The Award - which carries a cash...
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...
