1-Why Free-Range Poultry Farming is the Ideal Method for Raising Dual-Purpose Chickens
Free-range poultry farming is increasingly popular, offering health, economic, and environmental benefits. Dual-purpose breeds yield both meat and eggs, enhancing profitability. Farmers can boost income with egg sales and reduce feed costs by foraging, meeting rising consumer demand for sustainable products.
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2-Enhancing Egg Nutrition: Adding Vitamin D to Layer Diets for Healthier Eggs and Stronger Bones
Vitamin D, crucial for both poultry and human health, enhances eggshell quality and strengthens bones in hens. Enriched eggs provide a dietary boost, helping reduce global vitamin D deficiency while benefiting producers and consumers.
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3-Belgium Welcomes Climate-Neutral Eggs from Kipster: A Sustainable Shift in Poultry Farming
Climate-neutral eggs arrive in Belgium through Lidl, thanks to Dutch farm Kipster’s solar-powered, sustainable practices. This move could inspire Belgian poultry farming to adopt eco-friendly, animal-friendly methods.
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4-KFC: The Chicken Tenders Battle Begins
KFC shifts focus from chicken sandwiches to tenders with its new Original Recipe Tenders, aiming to dominate the tenders market. Priced competitively, they’re offered with new sauces and bold street marketing.
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5-Efficiency Challenges of Cage-Free Egg Production: A Comprehensive Review
The global shift to cage-free egg production faces efficiency challenges, especially in feed use, bird health, and costs. Solutions like Actigen and improved feather condition management can help address these issues.
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6-Exploring Frass: A Sustainable Broiler Feed Alternative from Insect Byproducts
Auburn University’s study explores black soldier fly frass as a sustainable poultry feed. While frass reduces mortality and yields quality meat, challenges in growth performance and welfare issues like footpad dermatitis remain.
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7-Unlocking the Power of Onions in Poultry Farming: A Natural Boost for Health and Productivity
Onions offer poultry farmers a natural solution for boosting chicken health and productivity. Rich in antioxidants and antimicrobial compounds, they enhance immunity, improve digestion, and support egg and meat quality.
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8-In-Ovo Sexing: Revolutionizing On-Farm Hatching for Layers
In-ovo sexing and on-farm hatching are transforming poultry farming by improving chick welfare, reducing male culling, and enhancing productivity. Early adopters report healthier, resilient, and stress-free flocks.
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9-How to Identify Good Layers from Bad Layers in Your Poultry Farm: A Comprehensive Guide
Identifying low-performing hens is vital for profitable egg production. This guide covers physical and behavioral traits of good and poor layers, the effects of molting, and the benefits of culling for flock health.
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10-Sustainable Poultry Farming: Why Cropping Old Chickens in Free-Range Systems is the Key to Healthier Flocks
Free-range poultry farming prioritizes flock health and environmental balance over profit, using strategies like culling older birds to reduce overcrowding. This approach improves pasture quality, flock health, and long-term sustainability.
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11-Rising Antimicrobial Resistance in Salmonella Serovars from Retail Chicken: A Growing Public Health Challenge
Salmonella poses a major public health risk in the U.S., with over 1.3 million infections yearly linked to poultry. A recent study reveals rising antimicrobial-resistant strains, especially S. Infantis, highlighting the need for improved control strategies and consumer food safety practices.
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12-Thriving in East Africa’s Poultry Industry: Key Insights from Kenya, Tanzania, and Uganda
East Africa’s poultry industry is thriving due to rising demand amid urbanization. Success hinges on understanding market dynamics, operational efficiency, supply chain reliability, and innovation. This article discusses strategies for poultry farmers in Kenya, Tanzania, and Uganda, emphasizing market knowledge, efficient operations, regulatory compliance, financing, and adaptability to navigate challenges and seize opportunities in this competitive sector.
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