Making life pleasant for pheasants16 Aug 2019Thanks to increasing oversight and clearly codified regulations, pheasant welfare has improved significantly in the UK in recent years.
Why free-range is booming in the Philippines9 Aug 2019Driven by rising demand from health- and eco-conscious consumers, free-range chicken farmers are gaining momentum in the Philippines.
Are mobile housing units a boost for free-range farmers?25 Jul 2019Comparing the advantages and disadvantages of mobile layer units in Australia as a model for other hot climates.
Starting out with Japanese quail19 Jun 2019Small and hardy, and a perfect fit for health-conscious consumers, quail can be an attractive alternative for business-minded Canadians thinking about setting up in poultry – as long as you know what …
Emu farming’s struggle for revival in India14 Jun 2019Emu farming has been heavily promoted in India by many unscrupulous suppliers keen to take advantage of small-scale farmers. Here’s why many have been taken in by the big lure of big birds.
Five steps to going cage-free in China12 Jun 2019SponsoredThe organisers of the 2019 China Cage Free Egg Summit offer their top tips for going cage-free successfully.
Find out how cage-free egg production will come to China24 May 2019SponsoredAn event preview of the 2019 Cage Free Egg China Summit
South African ostrich farmers try new strategies to stay afloat20 May 2019With dry weather and avian influenza, ostrich farming in South Africa has had to adapt to difficult conditions to remain viable.
New survey highlights priority animal welfare issues in UK15 May 2019Results of a recent study will help prioritise animal welfare issues in the UK using expert consensus.
Shedding light on the transition to cage-free eggs in China10 May 2019Dr Chuanwu Xiong, CEO of Integrated Quality Consulting, speaks with The Poultry Site on what to expect in the Chinese egg industry in the next 5-10 years.
Trade disputes and weak financial performance wear on US farmers8 May 2019In April 2019, agricultural producer sentiment plunged as the Purdue University/CME Group Ag Economy Barometer declined 18 points to a reading of 115, down from 133 in March.
Raising free-range ducks in South Africa25 Apr 2019For one small-scale poultry farmer, rearing chickens and ducks in South Africa’s KwaZulu Natal Midlands is a labour of love that’s paying dividends.
What does 2019 hold for the UK poultry meat and egg sectors?20 Dec 2018Any block to access to labour from outside the UK will have repercussions for the poultry industry.
Norwegian researchers study two broiler-catching methods27 Nov 2018Can both bird-welfare standards and commercial margins be improved by changing the way broilers are caught prior to slaughter? New Norwegian research has been getting to grips with the issue
UK group evaluates Campylobacter reduction methods19 Nov 2018A recent longitudinal study found that offering financial incentives and ceasing the practice of thinning led to a reduction in the prevalence of Campylobacter
Why German consumers are willing to pay more for poultry from male birds13 Nov 2018Farm organisations are attempting to change the fate of male chicks.
Egg farming at the North Pole5 Nov 2018How Canadian egg farmers and innovators plan to bring fresh eggs to the furthest reaches of Canada
Here’s what the egg farm of the future looks like14 Sep 2018NETHERLANDS - By placing hen welfare and the planet first, can you come up with a better business model for egg production? The innovators at Dutch farm Kipster think so
Whatever happened to the ostrich farms of Zimbabwe?28 Jun 2018The swift decline of one of Zimbabwe’s boom industries is a cautionary tale of just how vulnerable poultry rearing can be in the face of government intervention, writes Ian Nkala
Future-proofing: can the US coordinate its efforts to stamp out future outbreaks?18 May 2018The US poultry industry has learned a painful lesson about biosecurity and communication.
