Monthly Archives: September, 2024

The correct placement of temperature sensors is crucial for maintaining bird welfare in a poultry house. They should be positioned between 1.5 and 3 metres from the sidewalls to ensure proper monitoring of environmental conditions. Placing them in the centre of the house or near radiant heaters can give incorrect readings. It is also recommended to avoid installing them too high or without slack in the cable, as this makes adjustment difficult and can negatively affect the birds.

Research published in the journal Nature warns that control strategies for the avian influenza virus (H5N1) "are not working", raising the possibility that variants...

In England and Wales, a new legal requirement has come into force from 1 October, obliging all bird keepers to register on the Great...

IN MEMORIAM Six years ago today (24 September 2019), after a long illness, we lost Enrique García Martín, one of the greatest promoters that rural...

The animal welfare pressure group "Compassion in World Farming (CWF)" says the British government should lead by example by banning all cage production and...

Non-typhoidal Salmonella (NTS) is one of the leading causes of foodborne illness worldwide. Its presence in poultry meat poses a significant public health risk,...

In a revealing interview, we spoke with Jesús Arango, Vice President of Research and Development (R&D) at Cobb, about the latest trends and technologies...

In 2020, 145,000 holdings were engaged in livestock farming, representing 37% of all French agricultural holdings. The French livestock sector includes the rearing of...