Cautious Optimism on Future of Egg Processing in Asia
The leading exhibitors at VIV Asia's special show sector, Eggs!, predicted that well managed egg processing companies will be successful in the future, writes Jackie Linden, editor of ThePoultrySite.

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.

The Grain Supply Outlook for the Poultry Industry
The outlook for corn and soy prices and supply from Jerry C. Weigel, Manager of Nutrition at BASF Plant Science in the US. Mr Weigel presented his paper at the Carolina Poultry Nutrition Conference in November 2008.

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.

Rosy Future for Egg Production in Asia
Leading exhibitors in the special show sector, Eggs!, at VIV Asia in Bangkok earlier this month may have had different interests in the egg industry but all were optimistic about the future of the sector in Asia, writes Jackie Linden, editor of ThePo...

Production Chains, Skills and Farming
The UK could suffer future food shortages unless the numbers of skilled people entering UK farming increases, writes ThePoultrySite senior editor, Chris Harris.

Developing a Global Agenda for Farming
An increase in global agriculture trading through freer trading regulations could increase the worldwide benefits by $165 billion a year, writes ThePoultrySite senior editor, Chris Harris.

New EU and US Lighting Programmes Compared
Dr Lien from Auburn University presented a paper at the International Poultry Scientific Forum (IPSF), which compared the effects of the current US and proposed EU lighting programmes on the performance of broilers and their carcass composition. ThePoultrySite...

Studying Performance Following In-Ovo Injection
In-ovo feeding of turkey embryos can have the effect of increasing body weight gain and improving the use and take up of nutrients, research from North Carolina State University has shown, writes ThePoultrySite senior editor, Chris Harris.

Seeking the Best Method for Mass Depopulation of Broilers
With the continual threat of avian flu worldwide, there is a clear need to identify the most practical method for the depopulation of poultry houses that results in the minimum suffering of the birds. ThePoultrySite editor, Jackie Linden, reports how...

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.

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...

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.

News and Notes on Insect Control
Mike Stringham and Wes Watson from the Department of Entomology at North Carolina State University wrote this presentation for the 2008 North Carolina Turkey Days.

Energy Saving Tips
Energy savings in turkey rearing can be made in nine key areas, explained Sanjay B. Shah of the University of North Carolina at the 2008 North Carolina Turkey Days.