Major changes in the Asian egg markets
The egg market in Asia is heavily affected by the bird flu epidemic. In several countries domestic production has dropped and prices have risen. However, the future seems bright for whole eggs and egg processing.

Growing leaner and more efficient birds for profit
USA and Israeli researchers have developed a formula to grow chickens leaner at lower feed intake to markets weights within the standard commercial time frame.

Thailand's planning for a future as a quality producer
More than globalisation, it's the world's shrinking economic and agricultural boundaries that are forcing Thai agriculture to change its ways. The Ministry of Agriculture Department of Livestock Development's "Standard Chicken Farm Training Program" is an important step in this direction.

The way to move forward in the future is to unite
The poultry industry must join forces and work hard together to meet consumer demands. The British industry discussed its successes and strategic plans for the future.

2004 international egg costs: constant fluctuation
Profitability in the international egg business fluctuates with changing egg and feed prices. This was especially true in 2004, not least because outbreaks of Avian Influenza in the Netherlands and Southeast Asia continued to have an impact on production.

Japanese firms invest in Asian meat industry
Thailand's largest meat company Charoen Pokphand Food recently tied up with a Japanese company in a joint venture aimed at expanding local and global markets for processed meat products.

VIV Asia 2005 launches 'Feed to Meat' concept
VIV is getting set to launch the 'Feed to Meat' concept for the first time in Asia. This will take place at VIV Asia 2005 in March at the BITEC exhibition center in Bangkok, Thailand. The show will attract more than 400 poultry technology leaders who will showcase the latest developments in livestock production and processing.

EuroTier focused on welfare and improved efficiency
Here in part two of the Eurotier review, we focus on the accent of the show – animal welfare and the improvement of efficiency. Will it be the beginning of a new chapter in layer cage history?

Feed withdrawal to reduce carcass contamination
Feed withdrawal is a major issue in pre-slaughter management. It is more than just taking away feed. An insufficient withdrawal program may affect yield and result in quality and contamination problems.