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Behavior differences linked to broiler growth rates

4/1/2025

 
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Original article written by Tony Mcdougal​

Slow-growing chickens displayed behaviours more closely associated with positive welfare when compared with conventional broiler breeds.
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Research carried out at the University of Arkansas explored the impacts of genetic strain, stocking density and the comparison of physiological versus chronological age between 2 genetic strains on broiler behaviour.

The researchers reviewed video recordings of the birds at specific intervals to track behaviours, such as walking, standing and preening, which are signs of positive animal welfare.


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Poultry producers: talk about your antibiotic use prevention

2/24/2025

 
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Original article by Meredith Dawson

​If the industry will communicate what it already does to prevent the use of antibiotics, antimicrobial stewardship will improve and consumer transparency will strengthen.

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Major chicken producer implements on-farm hatching

1/24/2025

 
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Original article written by Rachael Oatman

SALISBURY, MD. — Perdue Farms announced its adoption of the “NestBorn” on-farm hatching concept into its broiler production and supply chain. This innovative approach to hatching day-old chicks in broiler farms instead of in hatcheries fits into the company’s commitments to animal care and No Antibiotics Ever.
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In the summer of 2023, Perdue became the first establishment in the United States to house a NestBorn Egg Placing Machine. The machine was installed as a demonstration near Perdue’s headquarters on the Delmarva peninsula to more efficiently transfer larger volumes of pre-incubated hatching eggs into broiler barns.


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First US in-ovo sexing machine installed in Iowa hatchery

12/12/2024

 
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Original article written by Meredith Dawson

​Globally in the egg industry, standard practice is that male chicks are immediately culled after birth, typically via maceration or CO2. Consumers view the culling of male chicks with disdain and the issue is poised to become more visible given the exploding popularity of video in social media. Another option to raising these male chicks for meat (practiced by Kipster), in-ovo sexing is a method that identifies males in development and only females continue development to hatching.

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No. 1 Sustainability and Local Sourcing Macrotrend in 2025...

12/12/2024

 
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Original article written by Joanna Fantozzi​

According to the National Restaurant Association (NRA), sustainability and local sourcing is the No. 1 consumer macrotrend heading into 2025.
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Calf ranches – why business is booming in the US

12/9/2024

 
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​​Original article written by Treena Hein

About 15 years ago, a new business model began to emerge in the US dairy industry. The concept of ‘calf ranches’ and ‘springer ranches’ was introduced, and for many reasons, the concept has grown into a booming success. It’s both economical and convenient, especially as dairy farms have grown to huge sizes across many US states.


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Cage-free transition report spotlights UK, European regions

12/2/2024

 
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Original article written by Meredith Dawson

​Approximately 77% of the UK egg market has transitioned to cage-free systems and almost half of its reporting companies use 100% cage-free eggs and egg products.

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India tightens up on antibiotic use in animal production

11/26/2024

 
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Original article written by Jackie Linden

​India’s food safety agency has set stricter standards on selected foods — including meat and eggs — in order to protect people from the threat of “superbugs.”

India’s food safety agency has set stricter standards on selected foods — including meat and eggs — in order to protect people from the threat of “superbugs.”

The latest updates on the measures were announced by the Food Safety and Standards Authority of India (FSSAI), reported ​The Economic Times recently.

Among the changes proposed are a reduction in the maximum permitted levels of the mycotoxins ochratoxin A and deoxynivalenol in foods.


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Would consumers pay more to improve animal welfare?

11/5/2024

 
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Original article written by Augustus Bambridge-Sutton

​A study of Swiss consumers of milk and butter explored whether they would accept increased prices if it meant better lives for dairy cows

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Major US egg producer invests $40M to expand cage-free production

10/8/2024

 
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Original article by Emma Cottrell

​​The egg producer will be replacing retired caged facilities.

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