Concentration and integration in the Malaysian broiler industry

Poultry is singularly the most important livestock industry in Malaysia. In the past two decades, production has increased substantially. The increased population and better family income has led to a higher demand. Poultry meat has become the staple meat. Companies prepare themselves now for further integration and expansion

Maximising the response to phytase

Accumulation of phosphorus in the environment due to the disposal of animal waste has forced the livestock industry to better use the phosphorus available in feed ingredients. Phytase has proved able to release this phosphorus if it is used in the right way. What has to be done to maximise its response?

Slower growing broilers pose lower welfare risk

Modern broiler production has become the subject of discussions related to bird welfare. High mortality figures as well as increasing health and product quality problems are supporting the worries of many in and outside the industry. Does a slower growing broiler decrease the problem?

Expoaviga to consolidate its position

As in most countries, The Spanish poultry industry is going through a period of change. This will have a reflection at the 14th International Poultry and Livestock Technology Exhibition Expoaviga, to be held in Barcelona in early November.

Disputed featherless heat resistant broiler is a natural phenomenon

Solving major animal welfare and consumer health issues is a major task for the poultry industry. All over the globe researchers are involved in these areas, but their work is not always judged objectively. The recent presentation of the featherless chicken is a clear example. Here is the story behind this new product of traditional breeding.

Cobb launches the 700 and a new organisation

Following the demand for higher breast meat Cobb-Vantress developed a new breed, which is now ready to be introduced to the European and South American market. The European introduction will be done by a new team, which has been formed after closing the British operation.

Breeding poultry for specialised demands

The international poultry meat market is rapidly changing. Demand for special products is increasing. Niche markets are slowly becoming markets of commercial size. The result is that breeding operations may have to adapt new strategies.

Thailand tackles the Nitrofurans Scare with impressive results

The presence of nitrofuran traces in exported poultry meat alerted the Thai poultry industry to take immediate action. All parties involved looked at it and decided to review their control system and invest in new laboratory techniques and training of technicians. The "Green Paper" shows the steps to be set.

NCSU is one of the world's "fountainheads" of poultry science

North Carolina is not only the US centre point for livestock production but also for research and education. Over the years the NCSU, North Carolina State University, received international reputation for being an incubator of new technologies and the place to find answers to many questions on how to deal with specific production problems, especially where it concerns turkeys and chickens.

VIV Poultry Yutav was a crowd pleaser

VIV Poultry Yutav, the international trade exhibition for poultry production, continues to be a success. The most recent edition attracted more visitors and is becoming a real international poultry meeting place for the region

VIV China makes progress

Over 20,000 visitors were on hand in Beijing in April for VIV China 2002. This is the only animal production and processing exhibition in China that covers everything from production to sales.

The antibiotic dilemma:  issues and costs

The US poultry industry is currently experiencing consumer-motivated regulatory pressure to reduce antibiotic use. This follows the world trend and reflects legislative action in the EU. Following the episode of malicious anthrax infections, concern over fluoroquinolone resistance has intensified.

The culprits of vaccination failures

Protecting birds against diseases is more than just providing them with a preventive vaccine. Disease prevention is a complex multi-factor issue. Vaccines are often blamed for insufficient protection, but in fact there are often other causes for vaccination failures.