Monthly Archives: November, 2024

In the United States, the image of a roast turkey on the table has become an unmistakable symbol of Thanksgiving, a celebration with deep...

The General Assembly of the Egg and Egg Products Interprofessional Organisation (Inprovo) has appointed Mari Luz de Santos as its new director, succeeding the recently retired Enrique Díaz Yubero.

Global demand for poultry products is on the rise. In this context, innovative feeding strategies that improve resource efficiency and food security are urgently needed. The poultry sector plays a fundamental role in providing affordable, high-quality protein to millions of consumers worldwide, directly contributing to Sustainable Development Goal 2 (SDG 2), Zero Hunger. Poultry meat and eggs are rich sources of proteins, amino acids, fats, vitamins and minerals, all crucial to human health. Furthermore, poultry meat generally contains less saturated fat than red meat, making it a healthier option.

Heavy broilers exposed to hot summer conditions or heat waves experience fluctuations in surface temperature due to heat stress, resulting in reduced performance and...

In mid-November 2024, US-based poultry technology company TARGAN, Inc. announced the signing of a contract with Polish firm IKO Kompania Drobiarska for the installation...

On 11 and 12 November 2024, a response simulation exercise for an avian influenza (AI) outbreak in humans was carried out in Colombia, as...

As of 22 November 2024, 6.76 M commercial poultry have been depopulated due to avian influenza (AI) in the USA. To provide context on the...

Avian influenza (AI) has affected more than 108 million birds across 48 US states since 2022, driving up prices and reducing supply. Ultra-cheap eggs are...

The US poultry sector faces challenges and opportunities that will define its course for the remainder of 2024 and into 2025. We have summarised here...

Conventional heating, ventilation, and air conditioning (HVAC) systems used on poultry farms account for up to 50% of energy consumption. The majority of this expenditure is attributable to climate control within the facilities, which is essential for maintaining bird welfare and productivity. It is therefore imperative to explore alternatives that can reduce energy consumption and emissions without compromising operational efficiency.