Alpacas test positive for Avian Influenza H5N1
Alpacas in U.S. have tested positive for highly pathogenic avian influenza H5N1. This marks the first time that this strain of bird flu has been detected in these gentle camelids. La entrada Alpaca...
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The importance of the first days in broiler chicken rearing
During the initial week of rearing, broiler chickens experience rapid growth, gaining up to five times their starting weight. Proper management during these early days is essential to ensure health...
Mexican chicken imports decline 11% in first quarter
The Mexican poultry industry has faced significant challenges in recent months, with a notable decline in chicken imports during the first quarter of this year. La entrada Mexican chicken imports d...
Great losses of pigs and poultry due to floods in southern Brazil
The Brazilian state of Rio Grande do Sul has faced a devastating series of floods that have had a significant impact on livestock and meat production. La entrada Great losses of pigs and poultry du...
Outbreak of H5N1 virus in seals
In 2022, an unusual mortality event occurred among harbor seals (Phoca vitulina) and gray seals (Halichoerus grypus) in the St. Lawrence Estuary, Quebec, Canada. The cause was a highly pathogenic a...
Unfair competition in the chicken market
The poultry industry faces a significant challenge: unfair competition resulting from chicken imports. In Mexico, avicultores (poultry farmers) are voicing their concerns about the impact of import...
Collagen: a sustainable byproduct from the poultry industry
Colombian poultry farming has significantly increased its investment in research, from approximately $40 million to around $400 million. This surge in funding has led to the development of innovati...
Bird Lice: tiny parasites of avian world
Bird lice, scientifically classified as chewing lice (order Phthiraptera), are fascinating creatures that have adapted to life on the skin and feathers of birds. La entrada Bird Lice: tiny parasite...
Eggshells hold hidden potential for plant health and soil enrichment
Eggshells, often discarded as kitchen waste, hold hidden potential for plant health and soil enrichment. Rich in calcium, they can play a vital role in supporting plant growth. Let’s explore how to...
Florida bans sale of lab-grown meat
Florida Governor Ron DeSantis recently signed a groundbreaking law prohibiting the sale of lab-grown meat within the state. This move has sparked debate and drawn attention to the emerging field of...
China grants regional authorization to France to import poultry
China has granted regional authorization to France for importing poultry products despite ongoing concerns about avian influenza. La entrada China grants regional authorization to France to import ...
Avicola Sofia, Prodasa and Warnes, from Bolivia, receive awards from Cobb-Vantress for Best Lots
Tributes and awards ceremony took place at the beginning of April. Cobb-Vantress, the oldest poultry genetics house in operation in […] La entrada Avicola Sofia, Prodasa and Warnes, from Bolivia, r...
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