poultry

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07-12-2020 | Expert opinion

Finding the right balance

The hygieniser ensures that the feed is exposed to the heat treatment for the required time. Photo: ForFarmers

18-11-2020 | Article

Thermal treatment eliminates pathogens in poultry meal

When the birds have a longer feeder length available, there is less competition and the plumage is better. Photo: Wageningen Livestock Research

26-10-2020 | Article

Longer feeders lead to better plumage

Severe pecking results in feather damage and can lead to stress, poor plumage cover and wounds. Photo: schankz

21-10-2020 | Article

Preventing excessive feather pecking behaviour

Okra is an economically important vegetable crop grown in tropical and sub-tropical areas and is mainly cultivated for its seeds and healthy fruits. Photo: Shutterstock

14-10-2020 | Article

Okra fruit: Enhancing broiler meat quality

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12-10-2020 | Article

Cranberry by-products as feed supplement in broilers

Chestnut wood extract as a source of hydrolysable tannic acid has been studied to evaluate the growth performance, nutrient retention, meat quality, antioxidant status, and immune function of broilers. Photo: Couleur

14-09-2020 | Article

Effect of chestnut wood extract on broilers

Studies have shown that birds fed diets with rancid fats had low fertility and hatchability, associated with several health disorders. Photo: Henk Riswick

19-08-2020 | Article

Rancidity of poultry feeds and ways of controlling it

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29-06-2020 | Article

Genome editing for disease resistance in pigs and chickens

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13-05-2020 | News

Feed shortage prompts Iranian farmers to bury birds alive