Hungarian poultry sector on its way up again

Hungary used to be a major player in the international poultry meat market. It was well known for its poultry meat products and fatty livers. Following the liberalisation of the national economy the industry had to be reformed. After a major down turn interesting steps forward have been made.

Continuous growth in Polish poultry industry

Poland is known as a major producer of agricultural products. Their potatoes and sausages are known all over Europe. The poultry industry is getting its feet on the ground and has been expanding rapidly until last year.

The truth about feed choline content

There is a huge amount of information about the choline content of feeds based on chemical analysis. Choline content varies between ingredients, between countries and from year to year. As this wasn't enough, it has also been revealed that the techniques used to measure choline content in feed are not giving reliable enough results. A new approach is needed.

Hama-Bis takes the lead in Poland's broiler industry

In Poland hatching broiler breeder eggs used to be the business of many small operations. In recent years most of this has been taken over by fewer and larger companies. A new comer, Hama-Bis, developed rapidly and is now a major player in the Polish broiler hatchery business.

Working on the future for fifty years

"Shaping the future" is the motto that Vostermans Companies of Venlo, the Netherlands, has given its fifty-year existence. A slogan that has not just been picked out of nowhere, it shows precisely what Vostermans Companies has been busy with for half a century: working on the future by way of constant innovation.

The timing could hardly have been better

Perdigao's new processing plant at Rio Verde, in Brazil's Goias state, comes on stream at just the right moment, as exports explode. The new integrated company is surrounded and supported by crop farmers who discovered the advantage of having purchasers of grain and suppliers of fertilisers next door.

Aviagen – a year since the integration of the group's brands

The formation of Aviagen Group in July 2001 brought together four of the global poultry industry's most well known brands; Arbor Acres, Lohmann Indian River, Ross and Nicholas Turkeys. Now, a year later, this brand portfolio lies at the root of Aviagen's continuing success in the industry.

Thailand to expand domestic egg consumption

The Thai egg industry is tackling the problem of low local egg consumption and is talking to the government, in a bid to get their support and investment money, to refloat a cooperative export-focused powdered-egg factory.

EuroTier 2002 – a meeting point for the future

EuroTier is Europe's largest show for livestock and poultry production and management. The event will take place 12 - 15 November 2002 at the Exhibition Grounds in Hanover, Germany and is expected to attract over 100,000 visitors.

Adapting to change in Central and Eastern Europe

For any poultry breeding company operating globally today, the diversity and change that characterise Central and Eastern Europe have created many new opportunities – and with them, many challenges. With a combined population of around 340 million, demand for poultry products is high – rising almost 40% in the twelve years since 1990, and looking set to continue.

Principles of antimicrobial medication via drinking water

Birds are often treated with antimicrobials via drinking water. This medication method is effective when conducted properly. To avoid over- or under-dosage, various points must be considered.

Anticoccidial prophylaxis and disease interactions

Is there a potential risk that viral infections would directly influence the incidence of coccidia lesions or even immunity to coccidiosis? Or are coccidiosis lesions or a depressed immune response an indicator of a concurrent infection with these viruses?