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Displaying Articles 106-120 in General
US Feed Outlook
Meat production prospects are being reduced due to harsh economic conditions in several countries, thereby leading to lower forecast corn imports, according to the USDA's Economic Research Service (ERS) Feed Outlook report for February 2009....
Meat production prospects are being reduced due to harsh economic conditions in several countries, thereby leading to lower forecast corn imports, according to the USDA's Economic Research Service (ERS) Feed Outlook report for February 2009....
Biosecurity for the Poultry Industry
"It really does not matter how comprehensive your biosecurity measures are on paper but rather whether the programme is implemented correctly in farms," write Gary Butcher and Mojtaba Yegani for the Florida Cooperative Extension Service. They explain...
"It really does not matter how comprehensive your biosecurity measures are on paper but rather whether the programme is implemented correctly in farms," write Gary Butcher and Mojtaba Yegani for the Florida Cooperative Extension Service. They explain...
Marginal Fall in Animal Feed Output in Great Britain
The overall output of 9.140 million tonnes of compound feed in 2008 was just 0.5 per cent lower than the previous year but the average hides markedly different trends for the various livestock sectors, writes ThePoultrySite editor, Jackie Linden. There...
The overall output of 9.140 million tonnes of compound feed in 2008 was just 0.5 per cent lower than the previous year but the average hides markedly different trends for the various livestock sectors, writes ThePoultrySite editor, Jackie Linden. There...
Growing Interest in Alternative Feed Ingredients
Following the dramatic rises in maize and soya prices worldwide, great potential is being seen for using more unusual feed ingredients but nutritionists need to be aware of potential problems, writes ThePoultrySite editor, Jackie Linden.
Following the dramatic rises in maize and soya prices worldwide, great potential is being seen for using more unusual feed ingredients but nutritionists need to be aware of potential problems, writes ThePoultrySite editor, Jackie Linden.
Effects of DDGS on Feed Pellet Quality
The use of a by-product from ethanol and biofuel production, distillers dried grains with solubles (DDGS), in poultry feed can have a detrimental effect on the quality of the feed pellets, writes ThePoultrySite senior editor, Chris Harris.
The use of a by-product from ethanol and biofuel production, distillers dried grains with solubles (DDGS), in poultry feed can have a detrimental effect on the quality of the feed pellets, writes ThePoultrySite senior editor, Chris Harris.
World Agricultural Supply and Demand Estimates - February 2009
Total US meat production for 2009 is forecast lower this month based on reductions of both red meats and poultry, according to the latest World Agricultural Supply and Demand Estimates (WASDE) from the United States Department of Agriculture.
Total US meat production for 2009 is forecast lower this month based on reductions of both red meats and poultry, according to the latest World Agricultural Supply and Demand Estimates (WASDE) from the United States Department of Agriculture.
Compartmentalisation is Gaining Support
The concept of compartmentalization and the need to build consensus to maintain global trade during a disease crisis were introduced by Cobb a year ago. In this article, the company looks at progress and the views from different countries affected by...
The concept of compartmentalization and the need to build consensus to maintain global trade during a disease crisis were introduced by Cobb a year ago. In this article, the company looks at progress and the views from different countries affected by...
New Products for Beetle Control
A study comparing the efficacy of the products currently available in the US to control darkling beetles. Author Mike Stringham (extension entomologist at North Carolina State University) tested the products in turkey houses, and found the better products...
A study comparing the efficacy of the products currently available in the US to control darkling beetles. Author Mike Stringham (extension entomologist at North Carolina State University) tested the products in turkey houses, and found the better products...
Can Ethanol End Our Oil Addiction?
Roger H. von Haefen, Assistant Professor at the Department of Agricultural Resource Economics at North Carolina State University, explains why ethanol production in the US will not solve the country's oil problems. He presented this paper at the 2008...
Roger H. von Haefen, Assistant Professor at the Department of Agricultural Resource Economics at North Carolina State University, explains why ethanol production in the US will not solve the country's oil problems. He presented this paper at the 2008...
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 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...
Use of By-Products from the Biofuels Industry and Other Alternatives to Replace Corn in Poultry Diets
Amy B. Batal of the University of Georgia gave her views on the use of distillers dried grains with solubles (DDGS), distillers dried grains with corn germ, and glycerin at the 2007 Carolina Poultry Nutrition Conference.
Amy B. Batal of the University of Georgia gave her views on the use of distillers dried grains with solubles (DDGS), distillers dried grains with corn germ, and glycerin at the 2007 Carolina Poultry Nutrition Conference.
The Impact of the Biofuels Industry on the Poultry Industry
Jerry C. Weigel of BASF Plant Science offered his predictions on this topic at the 2007 Carolina Poultry Nutrition Conference.
Jerry C. Weigel of BASF Plant Science offered his predictions on this topic at the 2007 Carolina Poultry Nutrition Conference.
The Control of Pollution (Silage, Slurry and Agricultural Fuel Oil) Regulations - UK
The full title of the document is The control of pollution (silage, slurry and agricultural fuel oil) regulations 1991 and as amended 1997: Guidance Notes for Farmers. It was published in the current amended form by the Welsh office of DEFRA...
The full title of the document is The control of pollution (silage, slurry and agricultural fuel oil) regulations 1991 and as amended 1997: Guidance Notes for Farmers. It was published in the current amended form by the Welsh office of DEFRA...
Investigating Vaccination Failure in Poultry Flocks
When a vaccination fails, the natural tendency is to blame the vaccine. Although this must be considered, many other factors must be evaluated to determine the cause of the failure, explain Gary D. Butcher and Mojtaba Yegani for the University of Florida...
When a vaccination fails, the natural tendency is to blame the vaccine. Although this must be considered, many other factors must be evaluated to determine the cause of the failure, explain Gary D. Butcher and Mojtaba Yegani for the University of Florida...
Gutpower Achieving a healthy gut for top broiler performance
Good gut health is a pre-requisite to good bird performance. As the growth period is progressively shortened and feed efficiency continuously improved, the health and nutrition of the bird are becoming more demanding. Health of the gastrointestinal tract...
Good gut health is a pre-requisite to good bird performance. As the growth period is progressively shortened and feed efficiency continuously improved, the health and nutrition of the bird are becoming more demanding. Health of the gastrointestinal tract...
