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How keeping things simple can aid poultry processors

Eliminating time-wasting activities and focusing on what creates lasting value can help chicken processors become more productive.

December 28, 2021

Eduardo Cervantes López

It is employee time that counts in today’s world, and making the most of it requires that time is not spent in unproductive activities.

How to control early chick mortality in the broiler house

Broiler mortality usually peaks 3-4 days after placement but with the proper care and attention, growers can keep the number of lost chicks low.

November 23, 2021

Mary Jo Davis

Keeping early chick mortality starts with only accepting good quality chicks, but there are numerous factors that can aid in ensuring chick survival.

Solar power's appeal rises for Latin America's poultry sector

The feasibility of solar power has already been proven on poultry operations in Panama, Colombia and Honduras, but greater support is still needed.

November 23, 2021

Benjamín Ruiz

Investment funding for solar power may be hard to find in Latin America yet some poultry companies are already enjoying its benefits.

What’s happening in the South African poultry industry?

The South African broiler industry has achieved successes over recent years, but challenges are ever present.

November 23, 2021

Mark Clements

South Africa’s poultry industry continues to grow and overcome challenges, yet it remains vigilant to threats both at home and from overseas.

EU’s poultry producers expect modest expansion in 2022

The European Union’s poultry production has contracted this year, but this should reverse over the year ahead.

November 23, 2021

Mark Clements

The ongoing effects of COVID-19 and outbreaks of avian influenza harmed broiler producers in the European union this year but better times are forecast for 2022.

Brazilian poultry industry forecasts more growth in 2022

The Brazilian poultry industry has broken more records this year and expects them to be broken again next.

November 23, 2021

Mark Clements

Like broiler producers around the world, the Brazilian poultry industry has had its fair share of difficulties, but records achieved in 2021 are forecast to be broken in 2022.

Scandi Standard scaling back in Sweden, Ireland

Company will reduce intake of birds and downsize staff as it navigates challenges to business in those countries

November 16, 2021

Roy Graber

Scandi Standard will make adjustments to its poultry production in Sweden and Ireland during the fourth quarter of 2021, the company announced in its interim report, issued on November 12.

Tyson Foods: Hatch rate has improved

Company goes back to breeding male that has provided good results for years

November 16, 2021

Roy Graber

Six months after Tyson Foods’ Donnie King said its male breeding stock was not performing as it should, he pointed out that the company is not dealing with the same problems now that a change in its male stock has been made.