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Meeting the demands of the energy climate era

Although the poultry sector is heavily criticized by NGOs with respect to animal welfare and its environmental impact, everyone in the poultry industry strongly believes in a bright future. Both of theses public issues cannot be ignored and should stimulate poultry producers, as well as all players in the industry, to make the sector a highly appreciated and sustainable agro-business. Could the energy climate era provide an answer?
By Wiebe van der Sluis   Post-hatch feeding has positive effects on chick development. The effect, however, is greatly... read more »

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EU sets welfare rules for broilers

The Council of the European Union has laid down rules for the protection of chickens kept for meat production. The recently accepted and published directive comes into force as of July 2010, and restricts producers in terms of stocking density. read more >

The challenges, successes and issues facing today's industry

Although the world's poultry industry has recorded unprecedented expansion during the past two decades, constraints associated with overproduction, environmental pollution and restraints to international trade are influencing the rate of expansion in various regions. read more >

No breakthrough in 20 years of layer housing research

For over twenty years efforts have been made to understand and improve the welfare of laying hens. Related economic aspects, however, did not allow the industry to make the progress many were hoping for. read more >

Poultry in transit is a cause for concern

Poultry meat is highly appreciated by consumers all around the globe. This positive reception can easily turn into a negative one as soon the quality of the product is neglected or no attention is given to welfare of the birds. Even if welfare is not a major issue, there are enough economical reasons left to take care of birds during production and transit to the processing plant. read more >