Science – Technique
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Study: Behaviour differences linked to broiler growth rates
Slow-growing chickens displayed behaviours more closely associated with positive welfare when compared with conventional broiler breeds. Research carried out at…
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Egg innovations in the United States
Technological innovations designed to increase the number of eggs eaten in the US, particularly among the younger generation, are set…
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In-ovo sexing in the poultry sector gains traction
Since in-ovo sexing technology has become widely available in Europe, spurred by bans on the practice of male chick culling…
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Avian influenza research study to limit transmission to wider public
A team from the University of Bristol are recruiting UK poultry farmers, bird keepers and others who have contact with…
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Patterns of feed intake linked to broiler growth performance
Improving feed utilisation is important. Scientist therefore measured individual weekly feed intake and body weight of broilers to characterise the…
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High accuracy data that poultry farmers can trust
(VAN) For a long time, technological penetration into the animal protein industry has remained a fringe area, with occasional headlines…
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Lump skin and foot-and-mouth diseases co-occur in cows
(VAN) From the beginning of the year until now, outbreaks of lump skin and foot-and-mouth disease have reappeared and spread…
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Pig raising continues to face difficulties
(VAN) The sharp increase in prices of feed and many other costs will cause pig farmers difficulties throughout the year.…
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Woosung Vietnam exports the first shipment of animal feed to Korea
(VAN) Recently, Woosung Vietnam Co., Ltd. proudly announced that the company has successfully exported 22 containers of animal feed to…
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The Guardian view on Dutch farmer protests: a European test case
(VAN) Reducing greenhouse gas emissions from livestock is vital. But the politics is fraught. Until relatively recently, Dutch farming prowess…
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