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The implications of breeder diets on the progeny The situation is further exacerbated by increasing restrictions on antibiotic growth promoters used to make birds resilient to intensive production processes.
30/12/2019
Activity level of broilers decreases as birds age Study validates ultra-wideband tracking system for monitoring group-housed chicken activity levels.
30/12/2019
Crossbred breeding value accuracy depends on genetic correlations Accuracy of breeding value estimates may be higher using crossbred instead of purebred data, especially when genetic correlation is low.
19/12/2019
Organic livestock rule withdrawal court challenge advances Court confirms USDA caused organic industry harm by withdrawing organic livestock rules.
18/12/2019
Organic industry sues over USDA withdrawal of livestock standards Court challenge seeks to immediately vacate USDA’s rescission and allow law to go into effect.
18/12/2019
Poultry, egg conference covers animal welfare, sustainability trends Farmers, integrators, processors, allied industry, brands, retail, foodservice, nonprofits and civil society gather to discuss animal welfare and sustainability
16/12/2019
Farmer hatches success in chickens This poultry incubation business has 28 incubators with a capacity of 31,000 eggs. The business belongs to Nguyen Van Duong's family in Phu Binh district
14/12/2019
Organic manganese additives may improve shell strength, layer performance Laying hens may display improved production and stronger eggs when levels of amino acid-complexed manganese are added to feeds, say researchers.
13/12/2019
New poultry learning center showcases animal care Center includes large viewing room that allows guests to observe birds undisturbed in their environment.
13/12/2019
From cloth to feed, cotton may have a new role for fish and poultry Work focused on removing a toxic element in cottonseed, coupled with US regulatory approval, may expand the use of that ingredient beyond cattle diets to feed
12/12/2019