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Cage-Free Laying Systems

Indonesia building center for cage-free egg production

Indonesia’s new cage-free egg production education site will have regional reach.

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Brand Insights

Salmonella control starts early with breeders

Zoetis

An obvious way to eliminate Salmonella in broilers is to vaccinate breeder flocks.

Salmonella control starts early with breeders

Avian Influenza

Lesotho is ninth African state to report avian flu in poultry

So far this year, Lesotho has become the ninth African state to report highly pathogenic avian influenza (HPAI) in poultry. For the country surrounded by South Africa, it also represents the first occurrence of HPAI.

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India’s poultry industry needs greater government support

The Indian poultry sector is keen to invest and modernize but it wants to do so with financial support from the government.

As the role of India’s markets changes, there is a greater need for food safety and hygiene training. | Priya darshan | iStock.com

Avian Influenza

First known human case of H10N3 influenza in China

A Chinese man tested positive for an H10N3 influenza virus of avian origin, which is believed to be the first time this has occurred in a human.

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Cage-Free Laying Systems

Asia’s Minor Food Group to use only cage-free eggs

The largest Asia-based restaurant group Minor Foods commits to phase out use of cage-produced eggs.

Bangladesh poultry sector calls for government support

The Bangladeshi poultry industry is aiming to begin exporting products by 2025.

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Asia offers optimism for global egg output post-COVID-19

The global egg industry can again look to Asia to be the growth driver over the years ahead.

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Avian Influenza

How to reduce avian flu spread at Asian poultry markets

As recently as one month ago, authorities in Vietnam registered a further 40 outbreaks of highly pathogenic avian influenza (HPAI) in poultry.

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CP Foods enters alternative meat sector, eyeing leadership

Thailand’s CP Foods looking for a leading position in the global plant-based alternative meat market.

Thai actor Naphat Siangsomboon has endorsed Meat Zero, which is being marketed with the slogan 'start now to change the world.' | CP Foods

Breeding & Genetics

State-of-the-art hatchery inaugurated in southeastern Vietnam

Southeastern Vietnam’s latest hatchery has an initial annual production capacity of more than 19 million chicks — for both the meat and egg sectors. In its second phase, this will rise to 38.4 million.

Vietnam records new wave of avian flu outbreaks in poultry

The latest official report from the animal health authority in Vietnam outlines a further 40 outbreaks of highly pathogenic avian influenza (HPAI) in poultry.

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Broilers & Turkeys

Philippines city creates poultry cooperative

From mid-May, farmers of poultry, pigs and other livestock will have the chance to join the newly formed Livestock Poultry Raiser Agricultural Cooperative (LPRAC). Among the benefits on offer to its members will be services and incentives, according to the Philippine News Agency (PNA).

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