Challenges for the Korean broiler meat industry

The South Korean domestic poultry industry has undergone major changes. The number of producers has declined and the remaining companies have increased in size rapidly. However, production gains are unlikely to satisfy growing consumption and an import increase is forecast.

Do lactobacilli and entercocci combinations have a probiotic effect?

Since an increasing number of antibiotics have been banned from use in poultry operations, alternatives must be found. Lactobacilli and enterococci are often named as potential probiotics but what is their inhibitory activity especially when used in combined cultures?

Ferric sulphate to clean chicken processing plant wastewater

Wastewater from processing plants must be purified before reusing or releasing it into open water. Experiences in Mexico have taught that using ferric sulphate improves the cleaning process.

Gender participation in commercial poultry enterprises

A case study for a poverty alleviation programme in various developing countries showed that the production of poultry meat and eggs is seen as an excellent opportunity. A poultry operation can start small scale and grow with the market. Here women can play an important role.

Training is the key to revival for the Nigerian poultry industry

The Nigeria seeming moribund poultry industry is set for a higher pedestal judging from the concerted efforts aimed at its revival. Towards this direction, various interest groups have organised symposia, workshops, farm visits and even paid courtesy calls to top government officials and policy makers.

Teaming up with a climate computer for perfect climatic conditions

A climate computer is a stupid machine. It can only do what it has been told, when and how. It can be a valuable teammate, but the intelligence must come from the farm manager, since he is the poultry production specialist.

Control temperature of young chicks to reduce mortality

Individual chicks may have different environmental temperature demands. The trick is to provide every chick with the right body temperature. By measuring individual chick temperatures, hatchery staff and broiler growers or layer producers are better able to provide the right environmental temperature for every flock at all times. This will reduce first week mortality and improve performance.

Consumer demand leads the way for German poultry processor

Poultry meat is highly appreciated by consumers around the world. This does not automatically suggest they are completely satisfied with the products available. Food scares have made them suspicious and more demanding, so the industry must comply with these demands, believes Paul-Heinz Wesjohann, chairman of the PHW Group in Germany, and he does so through his Wiesenhof brand.

Hyline is making waves in Brazil

Hyline International supplies white egg layers to their Brazilian clients through one of the most modern hatcheries in Latin America.

Viral diseases related to egg laying problems

Many poultry farmers may have experienced a major drop in egg production or quality. Aside from management failures, many other factors may cause the problem. Some are easy to prevent or correct, others have a bigger impact and may result in severe economic losses. Viral diseases are among these troublemakers.