Jenny Hone

Could avian flu-resistant chickens be a commercial reality?

The first gene-edited chickens resistant to avian influenza could be ready for production within 3-5 years, but global regulations need to catch up with the technology.

October 23, 2019

Jenny Hone

Work on gene edited chickens able to resist avian influenza continues apace, but bringing these birds to market will face numerous hurdles.

Cobb’s New Zealand facility now serving Asia-Pacific

New Cobb facility responds to growing demand from Asia-Pacific chicken industry

August 28, 2019

Jenny Hone

The opening of Cobb-Vantress' new Avian Transitional Facility in New Zealand positions the company to better serve the growing Asia-Pacific market.

UK poultry research facility opens with unique advantages

New site offers large-scale trials not previously available in the UK, and its scale and proximity give it advantages in Europe.

August 2, 2019

Jenny Hone

UK poultry research site will replicate on-farm conditions offering unique facilities within Europe for poultry trial work.

UK farm assurance scheme Red Tractor enacts tougher standards

New initiatives that affect poultry farms include unannounced inspections and a whistleblower hotline.

May 28, 2019

Jenny Hone

U.K. assurance scheme Red Tractor has introduced stricter controls on poultry and other producers and launched public awareness campaigns.

How the UK’s Border Eggs built an award-winning business

The desire to rise to a challenge and hard work have resulted in a highly successful egg business for a UK couple, but the journey has not been without its challenges.

March 27, 2019

Jenny Hone

Moving to egg from arable production has brought success to a Scottish farmer.

What’s happening in egg-sexing technology?

In-ovo sexing technology may offer significant cost savings for the egg industry and allay growing welfare concerns.

February 28, 2019

Jenny Hone

Advances in egg-sexing technologies could solve several issues for the layer industry.

UK poultry industry a leader in reducing antibiotics use

New data reveals the UK broiler and layer sectors have exceeded industry targets for reducing antibiotic use. How does this compare with other livestock industries?

February 1, 2019

Jenny Hone

The U.K.'s broiler and layer industries are ahead of target in reducing antibiotic use to tackle antimicrobial resistance.