Poultry

12,000 chickens sent by mail: Thousands of chicks die

25 May, 2025 5 mins read

In the USA, around 12,000 chickens were shipped by mail - and then forgotten in the delivery van. Thousands of chicks died without water.

Megafarm: Oliyar plant construction of a barn for 2.3 million laying hens.

25 May, 2025 5 mins read

The Ukrainian company Oliyar is sending a challenge to the European egg industry: a gigantic laying hen farm for 2.3 million birds is set to be built in Lviv. They will produce 1.6 million eggs per day!

30 years of KAT e.V.: Traceability of eggs as an industry standard.

25 May, 2025 8 mins read

The egg monitoring system KAT is gaining worldwide attention and imitators. After 30 years, it is now time to look back on what has been achieved.

Is it worth slipping into the stable?

25 May, 2025 7 mins read

Observations in a research project show that the chicks that hatch first in the barn quickly take up food and water, building a developmental advantage.

Avian flu in Brazil - Now the EU also stops imports.

25 May, 2025 5 mins read

In Brazil, the first outbreak of bird flu has occurred. Currently, no deliveries of poultry and poultry products to the EU are allowed. This was confirmed by a spokesperson for the EU Commission.

Major alarm: Bird flu has broken out for the first time in the XXL poultry land.

25 May, 2025 5 mins read

Brazil is one of the largest producers and exporters of poultry meat worldwide. Now, bird flu has broken out.

A fit chicken lays long

22 May, 2025 21 mins read

Good chick quality and a well-coordinated rearing are the basis for a successful, long laying period. The duration of laying is determined in the sensitive phase of transitioning to a laying hen.

US poultry production under pressure: Disease outbreaks and decline in demand

22 May, 2025 6 mins read

Avian influenza and Avian Metapneumovirus are significantly impacting the US turkey market. At the same time, the demand for turkey products is declining in favor of pork and chicken meat.

First outbreak of avian influenza in Brazil - China imposes import ban

18 May, 2025 5 mins read

An outbreak of avian flu has occurred on a large chicken farm in Brazil. The farm supplies major customers. Now, significant export restrictions are looming.

WashPower ProCleaner P200 - The washing robot for poultry farms.

18 May, 2025 7 mins read

Automated cleaning solutions have been in use in pig farms for a while now. Now, the poultry industry is following suit. The ProCleaner P200 from WashPower is the latest machine to hit the market. Let us introduce you to this new machine.

Coccidia, worms, and lice: Invisible danger in the chicken coop

17 May, 2025 14 mins read

Coccidia, worms, and lice weaken poultry - you should know this.

High egg prices in the USA: Renting hens in your own garden is booming

15 May, 2025 8 mins read

Due to high egg prices in the USA, backyard rental hens are booming. There are special all-inclusive packages available for this.