Comparative Assessment of Layer Hen Welfare in New Zealand
The highlights of a recent report into hen welfare in New Zealand are summarised by Jackie Linden, editor of ThePoultrySite. The science-based study was conducted by Hugh Black and Neil Christensen, and it has been welcomed by the Egg Producers Federation...

Carcass and Meat Quality of Organic Broilers
Organic production system seems to be a good alternative method, due to good quality carcass and meat. However, a higher level of TBA-RS in the muscle was found than for indoor-reared broilers, according to this summary from the Leopold Center for Sustainable...

Production Systems and Fatty Acid Composition of Chicken Breast
In this study summarised by the Leopold Center for Sustainable Agriculture at Iowa State University, organic products were significantly different and less nutritionally desirable in lipid composition than the two standard chickens. Dietary supplementation...

Treatment of a Field Case of Spirochaetosis with Tiamulin
Burch and his co-authors report the successful treatment of a field case in the UK of avian intestinal spirochaetosis caused by Brachyspira pilosicoli with tiamulin.

Organic Poultry Production in the US: Record-Keeping and Economics
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...

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...

Organic Poultry Production in the United States
Organic Poultry Production in the United States was written by Dr Anne Fanatico and published by ATTRA in 2008. It discusses organic husbandry including living conditions, health, genetics and origin, feed and processing as specified under the...

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.

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...

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...

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.

Worms in Free-Range Hens
Claire Knott, Stephen Lister and Philip Hammond, partners in Crowshall Veterinary Services in the UK, describe the most common worms in free-range poultry and how they can be controlled.

Spirochaetosis (Brachyspira)
Crowshall Veterinary Services offers advice on the diagnosis and control of a disease that is becoming common on free-range poultry farms.