Understanding the role of CO₂ in commercial incubation 15 Oct 2019 Sponsored There is no question that the most critical element involved in the successful incubation of the avian egg is temperature.
The Chicken Whisperer: managing a moulting flock 14 Oct 2019 ’Tis the season for moulting. In this podcast, Dr Brigid McCrea and Andy Schneider want to combat the misinformation on moulting and answer some common questions about the process.
A simplified visible light spectroscopic method for the detection and assay of monensin 11 Oct 2019 Monensin is a polyether carboxylic ionophore antibiotic existing as a mixture of four isomers denoted simply as A, B, C and D.
Talking turkey: a beginner’s guide to Canada’s turkey-farming industry 10 Oct 2019 Turkey farming is a well-supported, popular sector in Canadian agriculture – but with consumer competition and heavy regulation, it also presents a high bar to new entrants. Here is some expert advice on establishing a viable business.…
Women in Poultry: Carolyn Cornelissen 7 Oct 2019 Women have always played a crucial role in farming and, as a long-time poultry farmer, Carolyn Cornelissen understands this and works diligently to support, educate and encourage women in the industry.
The Chicken Whisperer: what to know about keeping backyard chickens 2 Oct 2019 In this podcast, Andy Schneider welcomes Dr Maurice Pitesky from UC Davis Veterinary School to review the best husbandry practices for backyard flocks.
Gut health in poultry: the world within - update 1 Oct 2019 Sponsored Aviagen Brief - a gut health overview from Dr Richard A Bailey, poultry health specialist.
Why the yuck factor is holding back Zimbabwe’s poultry farmers 30 Sep 2019 Poultry feed prices in Zimbabwe have trebled since 2016 amid a persistent shortage of locally grown soya and the resulting high cost of importing the protein source.
The Chicken Whisperer: virulent Newcastle disease and vaccination – what you need to know 27 Sep 2019 In this podcast, Dr Rodrigo Gallardo, a poultry vet with UC Davis answers frequently asked questions about vaccinating against virulent Newcastle disease.
Best practice on the farm: water chlorination during production 25 Sep 2019 Sponsored This best practice guide from Aviagen will help farm managers with the water disinfection procedure.
Focus on China: Dr Ashleigh Bright, FAI Farms 24 Sep 2019 Dr Bright is a consultant with FAI Farms with specialist training in poultry welfare.
Focus on China: Elissa Lane, Global Food Partners 23 Sep 2019 Elissa Lane is the co-founder and CEO of Global Food Partners, a global consulting company that partners with food businesses.
Women in Poultry: Dr Kelli Jones 20 Sep 2019 Ceva's Dr Kelli Jones tells The Poultry Site about her journey in poultry health.
Tracking contaminated eggs 19 Sep 2019 Sponsored Settable eggs can be compromised, leading to challenges that extend beyond the loss of a single egg.
The Chicken Whisperer: how to water a backyard flock 18 Sep 2019 In this podcast, Chicken Whisperer Andy Schneider sits down with Dr Brigid McCrea to discuss tips and tricks for getting the most out of watering systems for backyard birds.
Poultry Heroes: Aviagen's Nick French on sharing knowledge and inspiring innovation 17 Sep 2019 Sponsored Aviagen's Global Head of Technical Transfer Nick French has built a career sharing knowledge and inspiring innovation in the poultry industry.
Has Brazil recovered from Operation Carne Fraca? 16 Sep 2019 After the biggest corruption scandal in its history, the Brazilian meat industry is still feeling the shockwaves. But what is the real cost of Operation Carne Fraca to Brazil’s economy and the global trade in poultry meat products?…
Poultry Heroes: John Brunnquell tells all about setting hens free 13 Sep 2019 Free-range egg producer John Brunnquell puts poultry health and wellbeing at the heart of everything he does.
Are organic poultry farms more sustainable than conventional farms? 11 Sep 2019 There are conflicting opinions over which farming system delivers the most sustainable method of poultry farming – and much of this is due to the many different definitions of “sustainable".
US poultry producers slash use of medically important antimicrobials while shifting focus to disease prevention 10 Sep 2019 This scientific report was supported by the US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) and the US Poultry & Egg Association (USPOULTRY).
