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Sustainability - poultry production's next innovation wave

There are numerous opportunities for poultry producers to become more sustainable and increase the bottom line.

November 1, 2021

There is no longer a trade-off between sustainability and profit. Producing more sustainably can result in net economic benefits.

What’s happening in the European poultry industry?

With consumption lower and numerous pressures on various fronts, European poultry producers have been fighting the perfect storm.

October 29, 2021

Mark Clements

The European poultry has faced difficulties on various fronts, all ow which have combined to result in, what it describes as “the perfect storm.”

UK poultry producers helping to end greenwashing

Meaningless environmental claims should be harder to make on completion of new public/private project.

October 28, 2021

Mark Clements

New U.K. environmental metrics should make environmental action easier to communicate for food producers and make meaningless claims less convincing for consumers.

The latest poultry, egg innovations from Innov’Space

New products and technologies for chicken and egg producers were recognized at the latest edition of trade show SPACE.

October 27, 2021

Mark Clements

Innov’Space, the showcase for innovations in animal agriculture at trade show SPACE, once again recognized new technologies for poultry meat and egg producers.

Understanding coccidiosis control's broader challenges

A tightening regulatory environment and growing consumer pressure mean that broiler producers must be aware of all options when controlling coccidiosis.

October 27, 2021

Mary Jo Davis

Broiler producers face numerous challenges in controlling coccidiosis, not only those directly caused by coccidia.

Which are Asia’s largest poultry, egg producers?

Whether for broiler or egg production, Asia is home to a significant number of companies that are large enough not only to be ranked top players regionally but that also take top spots globally.

October 27, 2021

Mark Clements

China dominates the list of leading chicken meat and egg producers in Asia, but there are key players beyond China’s borders that have achieved key positions for both broiler and egg production.

Transgenic corn production in Mexico definitely ruled out

Although so far, the Mexican feed industry will be able to import yellow corn for feed manufacturing, some clouds may be clouding over the outlook, not to mention animal protein self-sufficiency

October 21, 2021

Benjamín Ruiz

Although so far, the Mexican feed industry will be able to import yellow corn for feed manufacturing, some clouds may be clouding over the outlook, not to mention animal protein self-sufficiency

High welfare outcomes possible regardless of breed

However, conventional breeds ‘are not very forgiving,’ said Perdue’s Bruce Stewart-Brown

October 7, 2021

Roy Graber

High-welfare outcomes are possible with any breed of broiler chickens, but achieving those outcomes is somewhat easier for some breeds, said Dr. Bruce Stewart-Brown, Perdue Farms senior vice president of technical services and innovation.