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Schedule announced for the 2026 World’s Poultry Congress
1+ day, 11+ hour ago (250+ words) The countdown is on for the World's Poultry Congress 2026, taking place July 1317 at the Metro Toronto Convention Centre in the heart of one of Canada's most vibrant and diverse cities. Hosted every four years, the Congress brings together poultry scientists,…...
Why microbial load and physical form matter in poultry
1+ week, 2+ day ago (341+ words) Feed quality beyond the formula From an animal perspective, elevated microbial pressure drives early microbiome evolution which is foundational to intestinal development and nutrient absorption. When microbial communities are unstable, the gut may shift toward a more defensive state, often…...
Belgium orders cull of 55,000 chickens after H5N1 outbreak
3+ week, 3+ day ago (161+ words) Bird flu case near French border extends control zones Belgium will cull around 55,000 chickens after detecting an outbreak of the highly pathogenic H5N1 bird flu in a western province of the country near its border with France, Reuters reported, citing the…...
New Frontiers in Poultry Production - Brett Roosendaal on what drives poultry decision-making and profitability at Rainbow Chicken
4+ week, 2+ day ago (1159+ words) At Rainbow Chicken Farms in South Africa, the scale is immense " and the stakes are high At Rainbow Chicken Farms, one of South Africa's largest integrated poultry operations, profitability is the metric that guides every production and nutrition decision. With…...
Brazil chicken exports drop after bird flu import bans
1+ mon, 19+ hour ago (104+ words) Shipments hit lowest monthly level since 2020 Between January and April 2025, Brazil's monthly chicken meat exports averaged 465,800 tonnes, up 10% from the same period in 2024, according to Secex data." After the avian influenza case, shipments fell to 393,400 tonnes in May and to…...
ABPA urges biosecurity vigilance during holiday travel
1+ mon, 1+ week ago (193+ words) New video targets risks as workers return to poultry, hog farms The Brazilian Association of Animal Protein (ABPA) has launched a biosecurity awareness campaign aimed at poultry and pig producers during the year-end holiday period, when travel, family visits and…...
Brazil egg exports rise 5.8% in November - ABPA
1+ mon, 1+ week ago (223+ words) Year-to-date shipments up 135.4% Brazilian egg exports, including fresh and processed products, totalled 1,893 tonnes in November, up 5.8% from 1,789 tonnes in the same month last year, according to the Brazilian Association of Animal Protein (ABPA). Export revenues reached US$5.247 million in November,…...
17th Poultry India Expo 2025 wraps up - a grand success!
1+ mon, 3+ week ago (352+ words) The Indian Poultry Equipment Manufacturer's Association (IPEMA) recently hosted Poultry India Expo 2025 from November 25th-28th in Hyderabad This year marks the 17th edition of Poultry India Expo 2025. The event concluded on an exceptional scale, marked by robust global participation and significant industry…...
EFSA warns of early, intense bird flu wave across Europe
1+ mon, 3+ week ago (354+ words) Wild bird outbreaks surge as H5N1 detections climb sharply An unprecedented number of bird flu outbreaks among wild birds and their wide geographic spread are driving an early and strong wave of the disease in Europe this year, Reuters reported, citing…...
Hong Kong halts poultry imports over H5N1 outbreaks
2+ mon, 1+ day ago (188+ words) CFS suspends shipments from Netherlands, US and Poland Hong Kong's Centre for Food Safety (CFS) has suspended the import of poultry meat and products, including eggs, from several areas in the Netherlands, the United States and Poland, according to a…...