Mark ClementsMark Clements is the editor of Poultry International. To contact Clements, email [email protected].From the Author - Page 55BlogsTurkey to benefit from Russian chicken embargo?Turkey to benefit from Russian chicken embargo?BlogsNew weapon in global fight against poultry diseaseThe Enhanced Infectious Diseases database, aimed at helpingbattle animal and human diseases, has been established by scientists in the UK.EggDanger zones for avian influenza H7N9 revealedThe higher risk areas in Asia for avian influenza H7N9 have been mapped by a research group. Their study shows that Bangladesh, India and Vietnam could easily sustain the virus, as could parts of Indonesia and the Philippines.Egg ProductionWho’s in, who’s out of 2015’s World’s Top Poultry Companies?Over the first half of this year, we’ve been highlighting information drawn from the World’s Top Poultry Companies database.Broilers & TurkeysJapan’s broiler sector expects stable 2014Japan’s broiler industry is doing rather well. It is only three years since the country was hit by an earthquake, tsunami and nuclear disaster, yet chicken meat output is already above pre-disaster levels.Japan’s broiler producers have recovered much more quickly than expected, despite the additional problems of high input costs and, more recently, disease outbreaks.Egg ProductionRaising productivity in poultry production – education keyInvesting in education can be as important as in plant or equipment for poultry or any other producersEgg ProductionRaising production in poultry production – education keyInvesting in education can be as important as in plant or equipment for poultry or any other producersEgg ProductionSpanish egg industry launching egg labeling education driveSpain’s egg industry is about to launch a two-year EURO1.13 million (US$1.54 million) education campaign.The principal aim of the initiative will be to educate consumers about egg labeling in the EU, and how it acts as a guarantee for eggs that are sustainable, of a designated quality, and subject to strict controls -- irrespective of the method used to keep the laying hens.Egg ProductionReducing feather pecking in non-cage-laying flocksFeather pecking occurs in the majority of free range flocks to various degrees. It is not only painful for the birds, but is associated with increased mortality.Egg ProductionLessons to be learned from European Union’s cage banThe European Union’s move away from conventional cages for egg production may now be complete, but achieving this change was not easy, and the process may provide an interesting example for others considering following suit.While the European Union’s decision to allow a long changeover period to phase out battery cages may have been welcomed, the lack of information on which housing systems would be acceptable and which would not resulted in under-investment in the egg sector and producers delaying making the change.Egg ProductionTailored approach to conditions highlighted at Merial Avian ForumAttendees at the Merial Avian Forum, held in Paris in late April, were party to latest thinking on disease control, predictions for the evolution of the global market for poultry meat, and how companies acting in that market have changed and will have to continue to change.The technology and practices applied to keeping poultry flocks healthy is changing, allowing producers to operate more efficiently and better serve the market.Egg ProductionLessons learned at the Vet CollegeThe U.K.’s Royal Veterinary College threw open its doors to the public recently for what it called a “free evening of fun activities and hands-on science.” The theme of the night was chickens.Previous PagePage 55 of 78Next Page