Bruce PlantzFrom the Author - Page 3Broilers & TurkeysVIV speaker: Europe must be part of agriculture's growthAgricultureis in a time of unprecedented growth potential and unparalleled technology,according to Ruud Tijssens, president of European Feed Manufacturers’ Federation.Speaking May 20 at the opening conference of VIV Europe 2014 in Utrecht,Netherlands, he also said agriculture is facing a new set of challenges whiletrying to meet the goal of expanding to feed the world's growing populationHomePEDv Update features news, updates on pig epidemicPEDv Update contains the latest news and updates on porcineepidemic diarrhea virus that is severely impacting the North American and worldpork industries.Broilers & TurkeysEmpresas avícolas líderes del mundoWATT Global Media continúa expandiendo la lista de los principales productores avícolas del mundo con información de 950 empresas en total. Para ello, se define al productor avícola o avicultor como aquella compañía que produce pollos, pavos, gansos, patos, huevos de plato, ovoproductos, huevos incubables y pollitos de un día de edad.Broilers & TurkeysWATT unveils new look for Executive Guide to World Poultry TrendsThe 2013 edition of WATT's Executive Guide to World Poultry Trends, released October 22, is the largest edition of the annual compilation of statistics. The issue contains several new features, and a new logo that emphasizes the Poultry Trends in the name rather than Executive Guide.Egg ProductionNew look for WATT Executive Guide to World Poultry TrendsYou may have noticed a change in the way we are referring to the WATT Executive Guide to World Poultry Trends. Since its inception, the words "Executive Guide" had been highlighted, as it had been known internally and among its readers as Executive Guide. In re-evaluating the publication for 2013, the staff of WATT Global Media realized we were highlighting the wrong part of the name: This publication is about Poultry Trends, not an Executive GuideProcessing & SlaughterAnimal welfare, reduced beef demand discussed by National Chicken Conference panelConsumers may be looking for third-party verification that livestock is being treated humanely, rather than just a statement on packaging. Donnie King, senior group vice president poultry & prepared foods, Tyson Foods, gave that opinion during the Industry Outlook Panel at the National Chicken Council Annual Conference on October 3.Processing & SlaughterChicken important for McDonald's futureJanice Fields, former president of McDonald's USA, told the 39th annual conference of the National Chicken Council that chicken is a big part of McDonald's future, because McDonald's success is based on meeting consumers' wants, and consumers want chicken. "Back in early '90s, we saw the shift customers were buying more chicken than beef and we knew we had to switch, but we are a burger company," said Fields.Processing & SlaughterNCC told of formation of Chicken Caucus in SenateSenator Chris Coons (D-Del.) announced the formation of the Chicken Caucus at the 59th annual conference of the National Chicken Council in Washington, D.C. on October 3. He told the group that he and Senator Tom Carper (D-Del.) have formed the caucus, which will include Senators Saxby Chambliss (R-Ga.) , John Boozman (R-Ark.) and Mark Pryor (D-Ark.), plus other Senators from both parties.HomeTop Feed Companies expanded for 2013, now available onlineIn past years, Feed International has published a yearly report on top feed companies that contained a listing of the worldwide feed producers with over 1 million metric tons of annual production, along with a commentary on developments among the leading companies.We are introducing greatly expanded content on the leading companies, listing the 84 companies we've identified worldwide here in Feed International.Broilers & TurkeysWATT to produce mobile-friendly newslettersNew newsletter design designed to be easy to read on smart phonesBroilers & TurkeysLa Encuesta Anual de Nutrición y Alimentación Avícola nos ofrece puntos de vista mixtosLos participantes de la industria de alimentos balanceados avícolas continúan en la lucha por los altos costos de los granos, al mismo tiempo que siguen trabajando para aumentar las utilidades y cumplir con las exigencias del consumidor en cuanto al "no": no antibióticos, no hormonas y no subproductos de origen animal en los alimentos balanceados. Los resultados de la Encuesta de Nutrición y Alimentación de WATT de este año reflejan esos desafíos.Broilers & Turkeys2013 poultry nutrition survey offers mixed viewsMembers of the poultry feed industry continue to wrestle with high grain costs while simultaneously working to increase profits and meet consumer demands for “no”—no antibiotics, no hormones, and no animal byproducts in animal feed. The results of this year’s WATT Nutrition and Feed Survey reflect those challenges.Previous PagePage 3 of 4Next Page