Weekly Overview: Focus on the BRICS 20 Mar 2019 GLOBAL - The BRIC countries - a group of markets that comprises Brazil, Russia, India and China - have figured highly in the news in the last week or so. Following its ban on food imports from some countries, Russia has …
Learning from the Shape and Texture of Hatching Eggs 16 Jun 2017 Sponsored The shape and texture of the shells is a good reflection of the health and well being of the breeder flock, explains Marleen Boerjan, Director of R&D at the Pas Reform Academy.
GLOBAL POULTRY TRENDS - Egg Consumption in Africa and Oceania Below the Global Average 14 Jul 2015 By 2050, it is estimated that 25 per cent of the global human population will live in Africa compared with just 0.6 per cent in Oceania. Industry analyst, Terry Evans, explains the impacts of these shifts on average egg …
GLOBAL POULTRY TRENDS - Little Egg Trade in Africa and Oceania 7 Jul 2015 The regions of Africa and Oceania participate little in the trade of shell eggs and egg products in world terms, according to industry analyst, Terry Evans.
GLOBAL POULTRY TRENDS - Strong Growth in Egg Output Recorded in Africa and Oceania 2 Jul 2015 Egg production in African countries has been increasing faster than the global rate, with Nigeria leading the league table of egg producers, reports industry analyst Terry Evans, while Australia continues to lead the fie…
GLOBAL POULTRY TRENDS - Individuals Eat Less Turkey 23 Jun 2015 Few countries actually attempt to measure poultry consumption. In most instances the figures are not measures of the actual quantities consumed, but are estimates of the supplies available for consumption divided by esti…
GLOBAL POULTRY TRENDS - Turkey Trade Tops Million Tonnes 16 Jun 2015 International trade in turkey meat amounts to around 1.1 million tonnes a year, or about six per cent of the total trade in poultry meat, writes industry analyst Terry Evans.
Spotlight on Turkey Research 10 Jun 2015 Recent research has shed new light on the likely causes of foot pad dermatitis in turkeys, an alternative to antibiotics that improves growing bird performance and a new treatment that aims to improve breast meat quality…
How to Get Into Partridge Production 2 Jun 2015 Premium markets are available for partridges, and this article from Penn State University outlines the steps you need to take to get into partridge production, and examples of the costs involved.
Fat Coating of Calcium Butyrate Results in Extended Butyrate Release in the Gut of Broilers 27 May 2015 Fat coating of butyrate results in absorption along the entire intestinal tract in broilers, offering an explanation for the described beneficial effects as a growth promoter, according to a team of Belgian and Dutch res…
Effect of Multi-enzymes in Combination with a Direct-fed Microbial on Performance and Welfare in Commercial Broilers 26 May 2015 This experiment conducted by a multinational team revealed that a combination of feed enzymes and direct-fed microbial improved the feed efficiency, health and welfare of broilers reared under conditions similar to those…
Effects of Vaccine Combinations against Mycoplasma gallisepticum on Egg Characteristics of Commercial Layer Chickens 26 May 2015 A new study at Mississippi State University reveals that one or two selected vaccines against Mycoplasma gallisepticum (MG) can be administered to pullets at 10 weeks of age and a further vaccination at 45 weeks of age w…
Technical Article Sources 25 May 2015 Iowa State Uni Animal Industry Reports 2015 - Done: R2989,R2990 http://lib.dr.iastate.edu/ans_air/ Template: Uni Iowa, ISU Extension Articles Poultry Science Journal - May 2015 - Done: 1030, 852, 890, 912 http://ps.oxfor…
Management Guide for the Backyard Flock 19 May 2015 Over the last several decades, poultry production has become a large and profitable industry. This is partly because of increased demand for a nutritious, low-fat protein source such as chicken and partly because low pri…
US Confirms Just One New Avian Flu Outbreak 18 May 2015 US - There has been official confirmation of just one new outbreak of H5N2 highly pathogenic avian influenza (HPAI) on a commercial farm over the weekend, bringing the total number of outbreaks to 163, affecting more tha…
Myanmar Confirms Major Avian Flu Outbreak in February 18 May 2015 MYANMAR - One outbreak of H5N1 highly pathogenic avian influenza (HPAI) has been confirmed in the centre of the country, dating back to February 2015, following shortly after three previously reported outbreaks in the sa…
Four New Avian Flu Outbreaks Confirmed in US 15 May 2015 US - Following confirmation of a second outbreak of H5N2 highly pathogenic avian influenza (HPAI), the state of Nebraska has declared a State of Emergency. Four new outbreaks - all in turkeys - are included in the latest…
Alaso Corp Signs New Pennsylvania Distributor 15 May 2015 Sponsored US - Alaso Corp. has welcomed Ag Depot LLC as a new distributor covering the Pennsylvania area.
Weekly Overview: Looking Forward to a Bright Future for the Poultry Sector 14 May 2015 GLOBAL - This week has revealed evidence that sustainability of animal production and food security are being taken even more seriously at international level and also at local level by poultry companies. In the US, 158 …
US Avian Flu Hits Nebraska 14 May 2015 US - Nebraska is the 15th state to have an outbreak of highly pathogenic avian influenza confirmed as South Dakota, Iowa and Minnesota also report new cases. The number of outbreaks nationwide stands at 158, with more th…
