Patterns of EU poultry meat production and trade

The EU is one of the major poultry meat producing regions in the world. However, the contribution to global production has decreased considerably over the past three decades in spite of a remarkable dynamic. It is the objective of this paper to analyse the patterns of poultry meat production and trade in the EU and to compare them with the situation on a global scale.

Dutch poultry industry to start over again

The Avian Influenza outbreak has put the Netherlands on top of the list of ranking countries by number of birds culled and losses caused. This is not something to be proud of but it is a fact. The result is that many question whether this will take the Dutch poultry industry off the map.

Poultry utilization of sugar cane high-test molasses

High-test molasses or inverted rich syrup is a sugarcane juice that can be used as a feed ingredient for non-ruminants. Trials have shown that it may replace cereals with little or no effect on bird performance.

Capturing the centre of the consumer's plate

To reach the centre of the consumer's plate you have to be invited. The way to get that invitation is to know your customers and consumers better than anyone else and to offer better quality, prices, customer service and innovation That is how John Tyson, chairman and chief executive officer of the US meat giant Tyson Foods Inc. sees the strategy to capture the market.

World ostrich industry is declining despite potential

Following lively development in the early and mid-nineties, the global ostrich population has dropped again. Is there still a future for commercial ostrich production?

World Ostrich Congress demonstrated need for communication

"Marketing of Ostriches" was the theme of the first International meeting of the World Ostrich Association. The event took place in Chile and was mainly focussed on emerging Latin American producers.

Poultry science – in decline or revival?

Over the last decade the umber of public funded poultry research centres in the developed countries is declining dramatically. Is it good or bad for the industry?

Managing evisceration line performance

The processing plant is a critical link in the farm to fork speed, precise killing, cutting and cleaning, product quality and safety have become a critical part of the process. What are the main issues for efficient management of the evisceration line?

Processing starts in the grower house

Poultry feed must be discontinued prior to slaughter to reduce potential carcass contamination. The ideal feed withdrawal program should reduce visible and microbiological contamination without affecting the quality and yield of products.

Embryo temperature guideline for a quality hatch

Embryo temperature proves to be the best indicator to set the air temperature inside the incubator. At VIV Europe Petersime will be launching their new temperature controller, which during incubation constantly adjusts the air temperature to maintain an optimal environment for the embryo.

What can biotechnology offer the broiler industry?

Suppliers must provide the products the market demands. It makes no difference where you are in the farm-to-fork production chain; the demands of each link in the chain should be met. Breeding companies are no exception must find ways to satisfy these requirements. With the help of new technologies they expect to serve the industry better.

ConAgra divestiture realigns US broiler industry

The take over of ConAgra's broiler operations by Pilgrim's Pride has changes the ranking in the US broiler industry. After months of speculation, a new number two ranked broiler meat company has been created. Backgrounds and facts about this big move are given.

VIV Europe 2003 to show the strength of the poultry industry

The 18th edition of VIV Europe will be taking place from the 28th to the 31st of October. Special attention is being paid this year to animal health and food safety – topics that are currently very much in the spotlight. As a result an increasing number of foreign companies decided to be present at the show.

Dutch applied poultry research centre relocates

After more than eighty years the Dutch centre for poultry research "Het Spelderholt" will be relocated. This centre for applied poultry research will move to become part of the multi-disciplinary animal science centre in Lelystad.

Understanding the basics of diagnosing turkey diseases

Accurate identification of diseases in turkey flocks requires a thorough and methodical diagnostic technique.