Genetics and traits

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

A new federal grant will support an Iowa State University-led effort to spur development of a “genome to phenome” infrastructure for scientific collaboration across crops and livestock.

Some poultry companies have switched to slow-growing broilers. What was the reason for this switch and will everyone soon follow suit? Jalal Haddad analyses the trend and explains the results.

Focusing on chick quality from the moment eggs enter the incubator is critical to ensuring birds have the best chance of being healthy and productive in no-antibiotics-ever (NAE) systems.

Aviagen NZ keeps raising the bar due to increasing performance of Ross birds

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.

In recent years researchers have found it difficult to source sexed day-old broiler chicks for research purpose. This is due to the change in genetics of current commercial broiler breeds resulting in feather sexing bein…

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.…

New red mite research focuses on stress indicators in chickens.

Aviagen Asia and new Indian River distributor P.B. Poultry will work together to strengthen success of poultry producers in Nepal

USPOULTRY and the USPOULTRY Foundation announce the completion of a funded research project at the University of Georgia in Athens, Georgia, in which researchers examined novel next generation sequencing techniques.

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

North American product offers improved feed conversion, weight gain

Today, Cobb-Vantress appointed Dr Mark Cooper as managing director of genetics to oversee the company’s global genetic program. Effective immediately, Dr Cooper will continue work to achieve genetic gains and competitive…

Mike Colley answers readers' questions regarding flock management, offering tips and advice for the everyday keeper.

The Hy-Line W-80 continues to prove itself as a robust white egg layer, gaining market share around the world in conventional and cage-free systems.

The Hy-Line W-36 has been and continues to be the bird of choice for producers around the world who need a highly efficient white egg layer with dependable production and industry-leading livability.

An update from the President

Livability is a critical trait for today’s egg producers. Profitability depends upon the long-term survival of laying hens in the face of multiple environmental challenges. 

Letter of opposition delivered to Secretary of Agriculture signed by 79 organisations.