Poultry

Vaccine for ‘killer’ H5N1 and H7N9 created

Researchers in the USA have developed a vaccine H5N1 and H7N9 strains of avian influenza — rampant in Southeast Asia — using the Newcastle disease virus strain

Pas Reform holds training programme for poultry producers in Indonesia

The training created a platform for delegates to form constructive measures for improving hatchery performance in their own, specific environments. (Image source: Pas Reform)

In collaboration with FoodTechIndonesia (FTI), Pas Reform Academy recently hosted first series of breeder and hatchery management training initiatives for Indonesian poultry professionals as part of a public-private partnership to support improvement and growth in the country’s poultry sector

Cargill’s US$1bn multi investment plans in Indonesia

Cargill will build a new poultry processing facility in Indonesia. (Image source: PublicDomainPictures/Pixabay)

Seeking to enter the Indonesian poultry sector, Cargill has announced that it will also be investing in mills for growing palm oil business as part of its US$1bn plans into Southeast Asian nation

Hatching the plot, understanding the egg

Do not use eggs sold for eating purposes. These will probably have come from flocks maintained without cockerels and may have been coated with oil to prevent exchange of gases through the shell in order to maintain egg weight. (Image source: PublicDomainPictures/Pixabay)

In order to ensure good eggs, it is imperative to understand laying hens’ capabilities

Taiwan takes steps to curb avian influenza in poultry

The total number of farms affected across the country has risen to 860 since the outbreak began in mid-January this year, according to statistics. (Image source: Jon Ng/sxc.hu)

Starting September 2015, it will be made mandatory for poultry in Taiwan to be raised in enclosed spaces, the country’s Council of Agriculture has announced

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