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Transferring beneficial poultry genes within one generation
The U.K.’s Roslin Institute has demonstrated an efficient way of introducing beneficial characteristics from one chicken breed to another within just a single generation.
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Data is Power
Poultry producers have an immense amount of data at their fingertips. The challenge, however, is generating value from collected data. Cumberland has created a series of videos that explore how poultry producers can capture and utilize data…
Managing light in cage-free houses essential to performance
For breeders and layers, it is important to note that red spectrum wavelengths are critical to managing reproductive physiology.
Source: Poultry Welfare
Neetson, Kaul, Charlton to lead IPC working groups
Anne-Marie Neetson, Shaddrha Kaul and Erica Charlton have been unanimously elected as chairpersons for working groups (WGs) within the International Poultry Council (IPC).
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How you can organize farm visits in a time of lockdowns
Engaging with the public – even in times of lockdown – can benefit poultry and other food producers, and a U.K. charity is showing us how.
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Innovative solutions to maximize food manufacturing
Tips to grow and improve the safety and efficiency of food processing. Sponsored by Messer North America.
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Scratch mat design has no impact on layer foraging behavior
Differences in the size, location and makeup of a scratch mat appears to have little to no impact on the amount of foraging behavior demonstrated by layer hens in enriched cages, according to a new report from researchers at Scotland’s…
Dairy Queen on track to meet cage-free commitment by 2025
Through its subsidiaries, IDQ develops, licenses and services a system of more than 7,000 restaurants in the United States, Canada and more than 20 other countries.
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How technology can improve animal welfare outcomes
Emerging technology can help broiler producers improve animal welfare outcomes both on the farm and during processing.
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Perdue focuses on continuous improvement in animal welfare
With a continued focus on continuous improvement of animal welfare, Perdue Foods is expanding its number of farms with free-range outdoor access, testing the feasibility and benefits of on farm hatching to improve early chick care and…