US Organic Poultry Production: Origin of Birds & Genetics
Organic Poultry Production in the United States was published by ATTRA in 2008. It discusses organic husbandry including living conditions, health, genetics and origin, feed and processing as specified under the livestock requirements of the...

People's Republic of China - Poultry and Products - Semi-Annual - 2009
The latest GAIN report from USDA Foreign Agricultural Service forecasts China's broiler meat production will rise two per cent in 2009 to 12.1 million tonnes. Production gains will be hampered by sluggish sales. Chinese broiler meat imports in 2009 will...

Natural Mating and Breeding
Extension poultry scientists from the University of Georgia explain mating behaviour in chickens and how this knowledge can be used to manage a breeding flock in the January 2009 issue of the University's Hatchery/Breeder Tips.

How Much DDGS Can be Incorporated in a Layer Feed?
Research reviewed by Dr Kristjan Bregendahl, nutritionist for Hy-Line International, indicates that corn distillers dried grains with solubles (DDGS) can be included at high levels in diets for layers. Because of variability from different sources, he...

Which Breed of Chicken Should I Put in my Backyard Flock?
The extension poultry scientists at the University of Georgia offer advice on the characteristics of the most popular breeds for backyard flocks in the January 2009 issue of the University's Backyard Poultry Tip.

Sherwood Farms Changes from Cage to Free-Range
Free-range egg farmers, Andrew and James Parker, talk about their new free-range egg unit, and their decision to opt for multi-tier housing for rearing and laying.

US Poultry Outlook Report - February 2009
Economic uncertainty continues to cloud 2009 forecasts, writes Richard Stillman of the USDA Economic Research service in the February 2009 issue of Livestock, Dairy, and Poultry Outlook. The outlook for 2009 is for relatively strong declines...

Organic Poultry Production in the US: Feed Issues
Organic Poultry Production in the United States was published by ATTRA in 2008. It discusses organic husbandry including living conditions, health, genetics and origin, feed and processing as specified under the livestock requirements of the...

A Better Way to Spot Eggshell Cracks
A new system developed by the USDA Agricultural Research Service (ARS) scientists detects 99.4 per cent of cracked eggs in tests - even microcracks. That is a better detection rate than skilled human graders.

Organic Poultry Production in the US: Health Issues
Organic Poultry Production in the United States was published by ATTRA in 2008. It discusses organic husbandry including living conditions, health, genetics and origin, feed and processing as specified under the livestock requirements of the...

Organic Poultry Production in the United States - Living Conditions and Housing
In organic poultry production systems, birds are raised without cages in housing that allows outdoor access, are fed organic feed and managed with proactive practices and natural treatments. Organic Poultry Production in the United States was...

US Poultry Outlook Report - January 2009
Economic uncertainty is impacting livestock and poultry in the US, writes Richard Stillman of the USDA Economic Research service in the January 2009 issue of Livestock, Dairy, and Poultry Outlook. Broiler and egg prices are expected to rise slowly...

Back to Basics - Pasteurella and Erysipelas
Crowshall Veterinary Services offers advice on the diagnosis and control of two common bacterial diseases of free-range poultry flocks.

New Study Clarifies Health Issues over Egg Consumption
It's official: eggs contribute an insignificant risk to heart disease, according to this US egg industry report.

How Are Breeders Helping to Reduce GHG Emissions?
Past genetic improvements have significantly contributed to a reduction in the emission of greenhouse gases (GHG) per unit of animal product, and breeding remains an important tool in further reductions. These key points were made by Dr Huw Jones of Genesis...