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Control of Salmonella Contamination of Shell Eggs - Pre-harvest and Post-harvest Methods: a Review
A new and thorough review from researchers based in Romania and Belgium examines how Salmonella contamination of shell eggs can be minimised by preventative methods on the farm and further along the food chain....
A new and thorough review from researchers based in Romania and Belgium examines how Salmonella contamination of shell eggs can be minimised by preventative methods on the farm and further along the food chain....
Improved Intestinal Health through Phytogenic Feed Additives
The incorporation of phytogenic feed additives (PFA) in poultry diets can significantly contribute to intestinal health and, hence, profitability in poultry production, according to Dr Tobias Steiner, Technical Manager with Biomin....
The incorporation of phytogenic feed additives (PFA) in poultry diets can significantly contribute to intestinal health and, hence, profitability in poultry production, according to Dr Tobias Steiner, Technical Manager with Biomin....
Peru: 2013 Grain Markets Impacted by Poultry Sector
The Peruvian poultry industry will have a direct impact on the growing corn and soybean oil markets in 2013, according to Senior Editor, Chris Wright. Fishmeal production, on the other hand, will fall significantly in 2013....
The Peruvian poultry industry will have a direct impact on the growing corn and soybean oil markets in 2013, according to Senior Editor, Chris Wright. Fishmeal production, on the other hand, will fall significantly in 2013....
Feed and Fodder Challenges for Asia and the Pacific
Harinder P.S. Makkar, Animal Production Officer with the FAO in Rome explores the options to address feed and fodder challenges in Asia in the coming years. He focuses on making better use of feed resources, seeking alternative feeds and fodders and putting...
Harinder P.S. Makkar, Animal Production Officer with the FAO in Rome explores the options to address feed and fodder challenges in Asia in the coming years. He focuses on making better use of feed resources, seeking alternative feeds and fodders and putting...
Chicken Meat in Australia: Outlook to 2017–18
Over the last decade, Australian chicken meat industry output has increased strongly at around four per cent annually and this trend is forecast to continue throughout the outlook period, according to Clay Mifsud and Caitlin Murray in the latest quarterly...
Over the last decade, Australian chicken meat industry output has increased strongly at around four per cent annually and this trend is forecast to continue throughout the outlook period, according to Clay Mifsud and Caitlin Murray in the latest quarterly...
US Egg Industry Has Improved Efficiency and Reduced Environmental Impact
The US egg industry is operating at much greater efficiency while leaving a smaller environmental footprint than it did 50 years ago, according to a first-of-its-kind study conducted by researchers at Iowa State University led by Hongwei Xin....
The US egg industry is operating at much greater efficiency while leaving a smaller environmental footprint than it did 50 years ago, according to a first-of-its-kind study conducted by researchers at Iowa State University led by Hongwei Xin....
What is the Optimal Static Pressure When Using Air Inlets?
There are no hard and fast rules when it comes to the level of negative pressure when using air inlets during cold weather, according to Michael Czarick and Brian Fairchild of the University of Georgia. In the series, 'Poultry Housing Tips', they explain...
There are no hard and fast rules when it comes to the level of negative pressure when using air inlets during cold weather, according to Michael Czarick and Brian Fairchild of the University of Georgia. In the series, 'Poultry Housing Tips', they explain...
A Holistic View on the Use of Phytogenic Feed Additives
An overview about the effects of Digestarom PEP on gut flora modulation in pigs and poultry by Ines Rodrigues of Biomin....
An overview about the effects of Digestarom PEP on gut flora modulation in pigs and poultry by Ines Rodrigues of Biomin....
Making the Poultry Industry More Sustainable
Sustainability has become a hot topic for almost all human activities, not least in agriculture. At a meeting dedicated to the subject, different viewpoints were presented on the need for sustainability and how it applies to the poultry industry. Senior...
Sustainability has become a hot topic for almost all human activities, not least in agriculture. At a meeting dedicated to the subject, different viewpoints were presented on the need for sustainability and how it applies to the poultry industry. Senior...
Future of Egg Products Linked to Health Issues
Global output of egg products in 2012 is estimated to be around five million tonnes by industry watcher, Terry Evans....
Global output of egg products in 2012 is estimated to be around five million tonnes by industry watcher, Terry Evans....
Sprinklers Cool Birds and Conserve Water
Overhead sprinklers together with tunnel ventilation can successfully cool broiler chickens with substantially less water, according to a study at the University of Arkansas by Assistant Professor Yi Liang, Professor Susan E. Watkins, G. Thomas Tabler...
Overhead sprinklers together with tunnel ventilation can successfully cool broiler chickens with substantially less water, according to a study at the University of Arkansas by Assistant Professor Yi Liang, Professor Susan E. Watkins, G. Thomas Tabler...
VIV Asia 2013 Preview
The organisers of VIV Asia 2013 trade show say they are extending the scope of the event to cover the whole theme 'Feed to Meat' as well as attracting visitors from throughout Asia and beyond for the event, which takes place in Bangkok, Thailand in March...
The organisers of VIV Asia 2013 trade show say they are extending the scope of the event to cover the whole theme 'Feed to Meat' as well as attracting visitors from throughout Asia and beyond for the event, which takes place in Bangkok, Thailand in March...
Temporal Changes and Risk Factors for Foot-pad Dermatitis in Danish Broilers
Improvements in foot pad score were noted by researchers based in Copenhagen in the first few years after an action plan was implemented to reduce pododermatitis in Denmark. Among the risk factors for foot problems were poor litter scores, straw as bedding...
Improvements in foot pad score were noted by researchers based in Copenhagen in the first few years after an action plan was implemented to reduce pododermatitis in Denmark. Among the risk factors for foot problems were poor litter scores, straw as bedding...
Effect of Different Levels of Canola Oil on Performance, Egg Shell Quality and Fatty Acid Composition of Laying Hens
Feeding canola oil at levels of up to six per cent in the diet resulted in eggs enriched with monounsaturated fatty acids, according to a recent study from Turkey but the oil had adverse effects of egg production....
Feeding canola oil at levels of up to six per cent in the diet resulted in eggs enriched with monounsaturated fatty acids, according to a recent study from Turkey but the oil had adverse effects of egg production....
GLOBAL POULTRY TRENDS: Asia's Population to Grow by 700 Million
With Asia's human population forecast to grow by more than 700 million by 2030, industry watcher Terry Evans, says a growing demand for eggs will put pressure just to maintain present per-capita egg consumption levels....
With Asia's human population forecast to grow by more than 700 million by 2030, industry watcher Terry Evans, says a growing demand for eggs will put pressure just to maintain present per-capita egg consumption levels....
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