Genetic Selection May Help Improve Walking Ability of Turkeys
Dr Edgar Oviedo-Rondón of North Carolina State University reviewed his work into the relationship between gait parameters and bone strength in turkeys at the 3rd Turkey Science and Production Conference earlier this year. Jackie Linden summarises his...

Future Demands for Supplying Food Retailers
Delegates to the IEC London Meeting 2009 heard from one of the most successful restaurant chains in the world, McDonald's. Dean McKenna highlighted that the key to successful retail is providing the product that the consumer wants.

Guerilla Marketing on a Small Budget
James Averdieck, owner and founder of dessert company, GÜ, described how to create a successful national brand from scratch at the International Egg Commission's 2009 London Conference. As a key customer of the egg industry, he offered tips to the audience...

Immunology and Disease Discussed at WPSA UK Meeting
Three papers on very different topics were included in an interesting session on Immunology and Disease at the annual meeting of the UK Branch of the World's Poultry Science Association (WPSA) earlier this year, writes ThePoultrySite editor, Jackie Linden....

Implications of the Cage Ban in California
At the IEC London Conference held in March, Gene Gregory, President of United Egg Producers (UEP) in the USA, spoke passionately about the consequences of banning cages in California. He discussed with delegates how this decision has affected the local...

Genetically Modified Crops: Economic Consequences for the Egg Industry
Peter van Horne, IEC's Economic Analyst, presented the results of a report from the LEI research Institute in the Netherlands at the International Egg Commission (IEC) London 2009 Conference.

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.

Implications of Changing Conditions on Welfare Explored
Developments in the industry sometimes move ahead before the implications on bird welfare have been fully explored. Editor of ThePoultrySite, Jackie Linden, summarises two papers presented at this year's annual meeting of the UK Branch of the World's...

International Egg Commission London Meeting 2009
The International Egg Commission (IEC) held its annual London meeting in March 2009. This article includes links to all the invited papers presented at the meeting.

Strategies for Prevention, Monitoring and Control of Avian Influenza at Farm Level
Dr Barbara Grabkowsky of Vechta University presented the results of a recent study into the implementation of biosecurity measures in European poultry farms at the International Egg Commission (IEC) London 2009 Conference. It is clear that some farmers...

Milk & Meat in Our Diet: Good or Bad for Health & Wealth?
Professor Ian Givens of the University of Reading outlined the evidence concerning the health benefits (and otherwise) of animal products in the human diet in the 21st century at this year's meeting of the British Society of Animal Science. Jackie Linden...

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

Turkey Welfare - Satisfying Wants and Needs
There is a need to balance the wants of the consumer with those of the producer, not forgetting those of the turkey, said poultry veterinarian, Stephen Lister of Crowshall Veterinary Services. He was speaking at the 3rd Turkey Science and Production Conference...

Enzyme Combinations to Optimise By-Products Use in Corn-Based Poultry Feed
As more by-products are included in diets for poultry, there are greater opportunities to maximise nutrient availability by the use of feed enzymes. Dr Janet C. Remus from Danisco Animal Nutrition reviewed this topic, focussing on bakery by-products,...

Mechanisms of Action for Supplemental NSP and Phytase Enzymes in Poultry Diets
End-users should work closely with the specific enzyme products to obtain the optimal outcome desired based on the mechanism of action, recommended Craig L. Wyatt, Terri Parr and Mike Bedford of AB Vista Feed Ingredients Ltd in their paper to the Carolina...