How to make positive changes to the microbiome of animals 8 Feb 2021 Niel Baxter, a researcher with Elanco Animal Health, explains how changing the microbiome of animals can improve their performance.
New research shows that surrogate cockerels and hens can produce chicks with donor breed DNA 29 Jan 2021 Researchers at University of Edinburgh's Roslin Institute have found that gene-editing can transfer beneficial genes between breeds to produce offspring with useful characteristics.
Gene linked to bone strength in egg-laying hens 23 Dec 2020 A newly discovered gene linked to bone quality could lead to better health in laying hens
DNA insights could aid small-scale poultry farmers 13 Nov 2020 New findings about viral regions in the DNA of chickens aim to aid productivity for smallholder farms in developing countries.
UK Environment Secretary outlines approach for future agriculture policy 24 Feb 2021 Defra Secretary George Eustice has said that the UK can work towards self-sufficiency in food production and that farmers can face the future with confidence.
Egg supply tightens in Poland as EU bird flu crisis hits industry 24 Feb 2021 Avian influenza in Europe is now approaching levels last seen in 2016 with egg supply shrinking in Poland, one of the hardest hit countries due to the loss of laying hens, in a sign that the virus is starting to strain the poultry industry.…
Pilgrim's Pride pleads guilty to chicken price-fixing charge, to pay $107.9 million fine 24 Feb 2021 Pilgrim's Pride Corp, one of the largest US poultry producers, pleaded guilty and was sentenced to pay a $107.9 million fine on Tuesday 23 February to settle federal charges it conspired to fix chicken prices and passed on the costs to consumers and other purchasers.…
CP Foods partners with Chiang Mai University to develop insect-based animal feed 24 Feb 2021 CP Foods has signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) with Chiang Mai University to develop insect-based protein from black soldier fly larvae to drive Thai agriculture towards sustainable growth.
US Senate confirms Tom Vilsack as USDA secretary 24 Feb 2021 The US Senate voted to confirm Tom Vilsack as head of the Department of Agriculture on 23 February, returning the former Iowa governor to the job he held under ex-President Barack Obama.
Women in Poultry: Dr. Dinah Nicholson 23 Feb 2021 Based in the UK, Dinah Nicholson, Head of Aviagen’s Global Hatchery Support team, works with team members in the US, Tur…
2021 IPPE: Ceva spray gel vaccine application in the hatchery 12 Feb 2021 Sponsored Williams Boyer from Ceva's Digital and Smart Solutions Acceleration Department presents Sesvac a new inline duo spray an…
2021 IPPE: Effects of proprietary feed brands on principle egg attributes 11 Feb 2021 New research using proprietary feed brands shows their impact of the principal attributes of eggs
Shell strength: Put your eggs to the test 4 Feb 2021 Learn why eggs don't make it to store shelves and how you can monitor eggshell strength
Aviagen New Zealand Ross 450 Club ends 2020 on high note, raising performance bar to 490 EPEF 13 Feb 2021 Sponsored With EPEF scores surpassing 500, New Zealand growers keep outdoing their best
New Cobb App works to help customers succeed with easy access to Flock Management Software and expertise 4 Feb 2021 Sponsored The new Cobb Flock Management app is the latest technology designed to help customers achieve more yield, better feed co…
Understinding nesting behavior: Managing for fewer floor eggs in layers 24 Feb 2021 Sponsored Many egg markets have moved to more cage-free table egg production systems. In cage-free facilities the nesting behavior…
Understinding nesting behavior: Managing for fewer floor eggs in layers 24 Feb 2021 Sponsored Many egg markets have moved to more cage-free table egg production systems. In cage-free facilities the nesting behavior…
Women in Poultry: Dr. Dinah Nicholson 23 Feb 2021 Based in the UK, Dinah Nicholson, Head of Aviagen’s Global Hatchery Support team, works with team members in the US, Tur…
Gene linked to bone strength in egg-laying hens 23 Dec 2020 A newly discovered gene linked to bone quality could lead to better health in laying hens
Broiler breeders are calmer, lay more eggs when fed twice a day 2 Dec 2020 Broiler breeders fed twice a day were calmer and laid more eggs
Research: greater prairie-chickens pay turbine fields no mind 1 Dec 2020 Rapid development of wind energy across the American Great Plains has spurred concern about potential effects on grassla…
