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Productive turkeys have a full feather pack

Birds are unique in nature for many reasons but especially for their feathers. Feathers serve multiple functions including protection, warmth, display, and the ability to fly. Logically, a well feathered turkey will be a productive bird.
By Hybrid Turkeys, Kitchener, ON, Canada Feathers are replaced several times during a bird’s life and follow consistent, predictable patterns. Since certain nutrients are required... read more »

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Infection affects embryonic development - Mycoplasma iowae in turkeys: Part 2

Mycoplasma iowae in turkeys leads to decreased hatchability, late embryo mortality and leg and skeletal abnormalities in growing birds. The history and occurrence of this disease were discussed in the first part of this article in the previous edition of WP. How M. iowae can be recognised and diagnosed and which measures can be taken to prevent flocks from being infected, is discussed in this second part. read more >

Meeting the demands of the energy climate era

Although the poultry sector is heavily criticized by NGOs with respect to animal welfare and its environmental impact, everyone in the poultry industry strongly believes in a bright future. Both of theses public issues cannot be ignored and should stimulate poultry producers, as well as all players in the industry, to make the sector a highly appreciated and sustainable agro-business. Could the energy climate era provide an answer? read more >

Global warming is no issue to ignore

Climate change and issues relating to the subject have been discussed for many years. Global warming also has an impact on crop and livestock production, and the livestock industry is often blamed for its contribution to the problem. Although the poultry industry seems to be the smallest contributor, it cannot ignore the issue. read more >

Intensive poultry production better for global warming

Contrary to what environmentalists want the world to believe, British scientists have proven that Intensive (houses) poultry production has a much smaller impact on global warming than organic or free-range production. Additionally, poultry production proves to be more environmentally efficient than any other source of meat production. read more >

Less environmental effects from granulated litter

Poultry litter granulation supports the sustainable use of this organic resource as a fertiliser, especially when materials are added during granulation that increase the nitrogen to  phosphorus ratio closer to crop requirements. read more >
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