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COVID-19 supply disruptions increase broiler weights
A backlog of live birds pushed broiler weights into record territory this summer. Demand realignments will keep weights elevated.
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University of Guelph slow-growth study results are in
Study examined welfare outcomes of broiler breeds of varying growth rates
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Balancing between profitability and demands in poultry
A worse feed conversion costs more money and impacts the environment, as well as the consumer's pocket.
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Could CO2 become sustainable protein for poultry feed?
While an industry and academia consortium in the UK won’t be conjuring poultry feed out of thin air, it will be fermenting it.
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Is the poultry industry ready for the new environment?
The poultry industry must develop while considering the strengthening of partnerships, strategies with governments and resilience.
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COVID-19 will shape the next generation of employees
As the pandemic continues to impact daily life, its long-term effects on the next generation of employees could make it harder for those individuals to be utilized when the time comes.
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Poultry feed supply security – resilience beats efficiency
To ensure continued production when supply chain issues occur, poultry producers need suppliers that can demonstrate the resilience of their networks.
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Better times ahead for poultry in second half of 2020
While issues remain, some recovery can be expected for the world’s poultry producers.
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Emphasizing One Health can boost consumer trust in poultry
Poultry producers need to not only apply the principles of One Health, but they need to communicate this compliance with consumers to build consumer trust.
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4 phases for AB-free broiler flock management
Proper management is crucial to successfully rearing antibiotic-free poultry flocks.
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Brazilian demand for poultry feed continues to rise
Sales to the end of 2020 are forecast to remain strong, outstripping 2019’s increase.
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