US Poultry Outlook Report - November 2009
Broiler production for the third quarter has shown the first rise for more than a year, while table egg production has increased marginally, according to the USDA Economic Research Service November 2009 Livestock, Dairy and Poultry Outlook. The...

Study Finds Variation in Costs for Animal Disease Prevention
A new report Cost of National Prevention Systems for Animal Diseases and Zoonoses in Developing and Transition Countries commissioned by the World Organisation for Animal Health (OIE) has been published recently. The main conclusions are summarised...

Probiotics in Poultry and Pig Nutrition: Basics and Benefits
An introduction to the topic by Dr Tobias Steiner of Biomin Holding GmbH, including mode of action and examples of how probiotics can affect poultry and pig performance.

US Feed Outlook - November 2009
Global competition has reduced US corn export prospects for 2009/10, according to the USDA Economic Research Service (ERS) Feed Outlook for November 2009.

Small-Scale Egg Handling - 3
This is the third and final part of this publication Small Scale Egg Handling by ATTRA, the US National Sustainable Agriculture Information Service. It covers egg storage and distribution, site facilities, egg products, government regulations...

Multi-Flock Comparison of Broiler Feed Ticket Weights and On-Farm Feed Weights
The Applied Broiler Research Farm (ABRF) at the University of Arkansas has the ability to weigh the feed broilers consume on a daily basis and thus can compare feed-ticket weights with on-farm feed weights for 100 flocks of birds. Contract growers should...

World Agricultural Supply and Demand Estimates - November 2009
According to the latest World Agricultural Supply and Demand Estimates from the USDA's World Agricultural Outlook Board (WOAB), red meat and poultry exports forecasts for 2009 and 2010 have been raised.

Small-Scale Egg Handling - 2
This is a continuation of last week's feature on the production and sale of eggs for small-scale and free-range egg producers published as Small Scale Egg Handling by ATTRA, the US National Sustainable Agriculture Information Service.

Chlorination/Acidification Affects Salmonella Contamination
Studies at the University of Arkansas demonstrated that chlorinated water reduces the incidence of Salmonella spp. when broilers are challenged close to market age but not when challenged at seven days of age. Authors Jennifer Hughes, Brookee Dean, Tyler...

A Step Forward for the Meat and Poultry Sector in India
India's meat industry took a step forward when the National Meat and Poultry Processing Board (NMPPB) was set up earlier this year. The article focuses on the current state of the industry and what the next priorities in its development will be.

Small-Scale Egg Handling - 1
A guide to the production and sale of eggs for small-scale and free-range egg producers published as Small Scale Egg Handling by ATTRA, the US National Sustainable Agriculture Information Service. This first of three parts covers egg production...

How Eggs Can Win the Store Brand Challenge
At the recent IEC Conference in Canada, Dr Jan-Benedict Steenkamp, the world leading expert on branding and marketing, explained the 'Store Brand Challenge' and offered IEC members valuable advice on how to successfully brand staple categories such as...

World Poultry Trade Overview - October 2009
By USDA Foreign Agricultural Service - This article provides a forecast for 2010, in which an economic recovery is expected to bolster world meat trade.

UK Poultry and Poultrymeat Statistics - October 2009
By Defra. This monthly publication combines the UK Hatcheries Survey and Poultry Slaughterhouse Survey results together with other Defra statistics, and trade data.

Upgrading Hen Housing: Latest Developments in Europe
At the recent International Egg Commission (IEC) meeting in Vancouver, a panel of experts discussed the future of enriched colony systems and other alternatives to conventional cages for laying hens in the EU.