European industry suffers from uncertainties

Oversupply and the spread of AI leave many unknowns for the European poultry industry in 2006. Among the biggest concerns is how consumers will react if the disease expands its presence in commercial flocks, and how traders will cope with the possibility of closed export markets.

Early nutrition enhances growth and speeds up gut development

Early feeding has a great effect in triggering the right momentum of growth in broiler hatchlings. It not only utilises the residual yolk faster but also increases body weight gains and enhances the gastrointestinal tract development in neonatal broiler chicks.

HPB and ISA to become one strong layer breeding organisation

Last year was an intense one for Hendrix Poultry Breeders. The company broke its ties with Nutreco, became part of the newly created Hendrix Genetics, and in December was made the sister company of its French competitor, ISA. The integration of these two companies should result in a strong player in global layer breeding.

From ‘feed to meat’ at VIV Europe

From May 16-18 thousands of visitors from around the globe will visit VIV Europe in the Netherlands. Over 700 exhibitors will showcase the latest developments in the food supply chain.

Heating eggs before storage increases hatchability

Hatcheries do not have to accept a decrease in hatchability when storing eggs for a longer than optimal period of time. Under specific storage conditions, hatchability can be maintained or even increased.

Improving hygiene in egg grading and packing

Because eggs are will protected in their shell, health concerns used to be centred around the shell’s contents. Today’s trend is that the whole egg is considered ‘food’, even though nobody actually eats the ‘package’. Developments in machinery design can help to maintain egg shell integrity and deliver more healthy eggs.

CJ to bolster offshore business ventures

South Korean agro-industry conglomerate Cheil Jedang Corp plans to increase its feed business in Turkey and China and to develop new activities in Southeast Asia, according to Dr Barry Choi, director of the company’s feed research institute.

Organic trace minerals support better bone structure and integrity

As broilers are grown to increasingly large sizes, a healthy and stable skeletal structure becomes even more important. Well-designed poultry diets, including organic trace minerals, can be used to help achieve this.

2006 IPS Forum update on US processing technology

Decontamination of carcasses to reduce foodborne infection was the focus of processing-related presentations at the 2006 International Poultry Science Forum held concurrently with the International Poultry Exposition in Atlanta in January.

Raising squabs eases pressure on small farms

Small farms are often the first casualties when farm incomes are under threat. Raising squabs has proven to be a good option for one small Australian farm.

CARMA controls Campylobacteriosis in the Netherlands

The multi-disciplinary research project CARMA (Campylobacter Risk Management and Assessment) has drawn several significant conclusion, when should increase industries’ understanding of measures aimed at reducing Campylobacteriosis.

Avian flu hits Egypt hard

Avian flu in Egypt is more than just a viral problem; it is affecting many aspects of life. Measures are being taken to help the country recover from the crisis, and further steps are being planned to help control AI more effectively in the future.

Innovative diagnostic procedures to help veterinarians

Progress in molecular biology and the need to rapidly identify human and avian pathogens has resulted in unprecedented advances in diagnostic technology which will benefit producers worldwide. A number of these new approaches were reviewed at the recent Western Poultry Disease Conference held in Sacramento, CA in the USA.

Pneumovirus affects duck egg production and viability

Hungarian field research indicates that pneumovirus infections play a role in disorders associated with egg production and duckling viability. Vaccination against this virus shoed favourable results.