Automation of Hatching Egg Collection is Important to Broiler Breeder
Maximising hatchability and minimising floor eggs are the two most important criteria when equipping a new broiler breeder house, farmer Anton Janssen told ThePoultrySite editor, Jackie Linden when she visited his farm recently.

Information on Influenza A (H1N1) Control
Hygiene and emergency disease outbreak information for influenza A (H1N1) from DuPont Disinfectants.

New Treatments Offer Help against Surging ILT in Poultry
Three experts in infectious laryngotracheitis (ILT) explained the growing importance of the disease and new methods of control during a seminar at this year's International Poultry Expo.

Ingredient Nutrient Uplift By Enzyme Supplementation
Until more information is available, matrix values and uplift should be focused on the specific substrates for specific enzymes, recommended Dr Nelson Ward of DSM Nutritional Products to the Carolina Poultry Nutrition Conference 2008

Soil Association Publishes Organic Market Report
The Soil Association has just published its Organic Market Report 2009. The highlights for the poultry industry have been selected by Jackie Linden, editor of ThePoultrySite. Last year, sales of organic food in the UK increased by 1.7 per cent...

Suppliers Help Raise Efficiency to Cut Production Costs in Asia
The leading exhibitors at VIV Asia's special show sector, Eggs!, agree that the best way to help their customers through tough times is to help them improve efficiency, writes Jackie Linden, editor of ThePoultrySite.

Bio-Response Incubation for an Energy-Friendly Environment
Tom Dewaele of Petersime NV introduced the concept of bio-response incubation at VIV Asia 2009 a few weeks ago. Here, he explains the background to the concept and its practical application.

Bird Flu is Top Disease Concern in Asia
Interviews with some of the leading exhibitors in the special show sector, Eggs!, at VIV Asia in Bangkok in March revealed that avian influenza remains top of the list of disease concerns in Asia, reports Jackie Linden, editor of ThePoultrySite.

Genomics Research Project: Early Success for Cobb-Hendrix Alliance
Jerry Moye, president of Cobb-Vantress, and Antoon van den Berg, chief executive of Hendrix Genetics are interviewed by Roger Ransom in the current issue of Cobb Focus.

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...

How Breeding Companies Help Improve Broiler Industry Efficiency
Poultry genetic companies have responded through an unprecedented testing of all breeding lines, writes Mike Donohue of Agri Stats in the latest issue of Cobb's Business Focus.

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.

Economic Slowdown Affects Feed Ingredient Markets
The global economic crisis is adding to the problems in the world feed ingredient markets, writes Eric Scholer, manager of Express Markets Inc in the latest issue of Cobb's Business Focus.

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...

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.