Poultry genetics research, innovation and trends in selective breeding

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USPOULTRY Accepting Poultry Research Pre-Proposals

17 Sep 2020

USPOULTRY is requesting preproposals in two areas – clostridial dermatitis and Salmonella.

Breeding sustainability - Aviagen underlines commitment to International Poultry Council’s five priority Sustainable Development Goals

12 Aug 2020 Sponsored

The International Poultry Council (IPC) has prioritized five of the United Nations’ Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs), representing key areas where the global poultry industry can truly make a difference in realizing …

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Why turkeys are so important to the Philippines’ poultry industry

23 Apr 2020

It is said that the Philippines is what you would get by spending 300 years in a convent… and 50 years in Hollywood.

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Homegrown heroes: How indigenous poultry is driving growth among Zimbabwe’s producers

20 Apr 2020

In Zimbabwe’s second city, Bulawayo, poultry farmers at all levels are taking advantage of the country’s growing demand for indigenous birds.

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News

EU farming union warns that No-deal Brexit would compound COVID-19 impact

27 Sep 2020

As negotiations between the UK and European Union continue to falter, Copa warns that No-deal could result in devastating blows to the Europe and Britain's agriculture sectors.

Soil restoration forms crucial component of Australia's green energy strategy

26 Sep 2020

Australia's National Farmers Federation welcomes the Low Emissions Technology Statement (LETS), saying that enhancing soil carbon will allow the agriculture sector to contribute to Australia's emissions goals.

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Feed additive appears to benefit gut integrity in broilers with coccidiosis

25 Sep 2020

The feed additive sodium bisulfate administered to broilers during a coccidial challenge appeared to benefit gut integrity, Elle Chadwick, Graduate Research Assistant,* North Carolina State University, told Poultry Healt…

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British poultry industry has reduced antibiotics use by over 75 percent in the last seven years

25 Sep 2020

The latest Antibiotics Report from the British Poultry Council shows that Britain's poultry sector has dramatically reduced its antibiotics use and improved antimicrobial stewardship.

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China’s August soybean imports from Brazil jump 22 percent from 2019

25 Sep 2020

China’s August imports of soybeans from Brazil rose 22 percent from a year ago as buyers increased their purchases to capitalise on higher margins in early 2020.

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More news

Breeders and hatcheries

Big problem – simple solution

18 Sep 2020 Sponsored

A hatchery got in touch with me recently about a worrying problem: 3-5% of the newly delivered chicks were dying during …

Flock management tip for Breeders: Floor eggs - prevention is better than cure

10 Sep 2020 Sponsored

Floor eggs represent a loss of production, a hygiene risk to the hatchery, and will reduce hatch and chick quality. Atte…

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Putting incubation research into hatchery practice

29 Jul 2020 Sponsored

On July 1, global poultry breeding company Aviagen hosted a webinar aimed at helping customers from Latin America to imp…

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Why clean the water system?

20 Jul 2020 Sponsored

Biofilms will form inside water pipes and regular treatment to remove them is needed to prevent decreased water flow and…

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2019 Ross UK Flock Award winners surpass excellence

17 Sep 2020 Sponsored

Flock awards celebrate 20 years of consistent improvement

The future is looking bright

14 Sep 2020 Sponsored

Internship program advances Cobb efforts to support the next generation

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Hy-Line International adds to Southeast Asia Technical Service Team

19 May 2020 Sponsored

Hy-Line International, the world leader in layer poultry genetics, is pleased to announce Dr Santana Dewa Made has joine…

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Aviagen Asia Pacific appoints new Incubationist

15 Sep 2020 Sponsored

Jason Cormick strengthens customer support with hatchery management expertise and commitment

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Study by FAI Farms and partners finds slower growing chickens experience higher welfare

22 Sep 2020

First study to highlight welfare differences between fast and slower growing broilers in a commercial setting using welfare indicators…

Chick quality vital to no-antibiotics-ever success, consultant says

27 Aug 2020

Focusing on chick quality from the moment eggs enter the incubator is critical to ensuring birds have the best chance of…

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Farming heritage chicken breeds of the Philippines

14 Aug 2020

The calls of wild jungle fowl have reverberated throughout the jungles of Asia for thousands of years. Generations of people have hunted and caught the wary birds in traps, delighting in the succulence of fresh poultry.…

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Studying SARS-CoV-2 spread in poultry and domestic animals

30 Jun 2020

The novel coronavirus SARS-CoV-2 has dominated news cycles for months, and with good reason. This virus has shown itself to be both highly contagious and very deadly, leading to large-scale public health measures to keep healthcare systems from becoming overwhelmed.…

Genetics & breeding

In focus

USPOULTRY Accepting Poultry Research Pre-Proposals

Breeding sustainability - Aviagen underlines commitment to International Poultry Council’s five priority Sustainable Development Goals

Why turkeys are so important to the Philippines’ poultry industry

Homegrown heroes: How indigenous poultry is driving growth among Zimbabwe’s producers

News

EU farming union warns that No-deal Brexit would compound COVID-19 impact

Soil restoration forms crucial component of Australia's green energy strategy

Feed additive appears to benefit gut integrity in broilers with coccidiosis

British poultry industry has reduced antibiotics use by over 75 percent in the last seven years

China’s August soybean imports from Brazil jump 22 percent from 2019

Breeders and hatcheries

Big problem – simple solution

Flock management tip for Breeders: Floor eggs - prevention is better than cure

Putting incubation research into hatchery practice

Why clean the water system?

From our sponsors

2019 Ross UK Flock Award winners surpass excellence

The future is looking bright

Hy-Line International adds to Southeast Asia Technical Service Team

Aviagen Asia Pacific appoints new Incubationist

Genetics and traits

Study by FAI Farms and partners finds slower growing chickens experience higher welfare

Chick quality vital to no-antibiotics-ever success, consultant says

Farming heritage chicken breeds of the Philippines

Studying SARS-CoV-2 spread in poultry and domestic animals