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The use of insects as an alternative ingredient in the poultry feed industry is a promising solution to optimise animal production systems worldwide. A study set out to determine whether broilers displayed a preference (or not) for Tenebrio molitor mealworm by evaluating ingredient acceptability and bird performance.

Poultry plants in the United States have been battling against Covid-19 with thousands of workers falling ill from the virus and production of poultry meat down by 15%.

Transplanting gut microbes from chickens that are relatively resistant to Campylobacter bacteria into chickens that are susceptible does not improve resistance, a study by The Roslin Institute at the University of Edinburgh has shown.

The feed industry is constantly seeking sustainable alternatives to antibiotics. Broccoli residues have valuable antimicrobial and antioxidant properties that make them an attractive alternative.

Hatcheries play a valuable role in the food supply chain and it is therefore vital to ensure the safety of hatchery workers and, in turn, business continuity during the coronavirus (Covid-19) pandemic and beyond. Here are some guidelines to help protect workers and the hatchery.

If you won't innovate, then get out of the produce business, says Nature's Pride founder and former CEO Shawn Harris

CH Robinson's UK head predicts big changes for supply chains post-Covid-19

New report paints picture of huge opportunity for sector growth, but there are calls for support grants to maximise sales

Russia’s biggest turkey meat producer Damate showed interest in buying the bankrupted duck meat company Donstar, Russian newspaper Kommersant reported. Just recently Damate started the New Duck Technologies branch in Rostov Oblast, where the Donstar poultry farms are located. This new company could be used to acquire Donstar assets.

Having delayed retirement to tackle the coronavirus crisis, the Dutch industry leader talks about his biggest challenge yet

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