Production and consumption trends in Africa

In many African countries, commercial poultry farming started only after a countries' independence. The poultry industry's contribution to meat and egg production has been increasingly substantial. But while Africa's poultry industry continues to expand, its future remains uncertain.

Duc exports its know-how to the Ukraine

French poultry company Duc signed an 8 year contract with the Ukrainian company Ruby Rose to develop a broiler business for mutual benefit. Their target is to grow 25 million broilers per annum by 2005.

African poultry industry to focus on sustainability

Sustainability is synonymous with continued growth or prolonged maintenance. Growth must be reflected in all sectors of the industry and there must be market development and maintenance in order to satisfy consumer demand. This is of special importance for West Africa.

Culling birds quickly and humanely

Neil Taylor is a broiler farm manager in South Africa and has spent a considerable number of years researching culling techniques. As a result, he developed a culling and catching tool for poultry that not only saves times, but also culls humanely.

EU enlargement impacts egg production and trade

The enlargement of the EU in 2004 with ten mainly Eastern European countries creates a bigger consumer market but also increases the egg production capacity of the Union. Earlier this year at the spring meeting of the International Egg Commission Prof Hans- Wilhelm Windhorst analysed the effects the enlargement will have on egg production and trade in Europe.

Thai duck meat exports on the rise

While not the world's largest duck meat producer – number three after China and France – Thailand is se to be the "winner", with production and exports rising to unprecedented levels.

Help is where you find it!

Thailand's Bangkok Ranch, a "victim" of the 1997 Asian financial crisis, has achieved stability and become one of Asia's major duck meat exporters. Now its owners have also purchased duck breeding company Cherry Valley.

A new look at egg consumption

Eggs are once again recognised by consumers as providing valuable nutrients. However, how many eggs and how often to eat them remains a concern for many. The objective of this article is to take a new look at egg consumption and its pros and cons.

Remodelled state farm reaping rewards in German broiler industry

Ten years ago a former state-owned egg production complex in the German Democratic Republic was given a new lease of life in the broiler industry. Here a report on how it has been transformed into a business achieving consistent top class results.

SPACE continues to grow, but not in poultry

The annual French livestock show once again attracted more exhibitors and visitors from all over the world. Although the crisis in the European poultry market had an effect on the attendance at the poultry section, the atmosphere was good and several new products were released.

Disodium tetraborate decahydrate to control poultry house mites

The Northern fowl mite and chicken or red mite can build large populations on infested poultry in a matter of weeks and may adversely affect egg production, male reproductive potential, and overall poultry performance. Populations of these two common ecto-parasites were used to test a new anti-parasitic agent for effectiveness.