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State-of-the-art poultry research center opens in UK

A new poultry research center at the U.K.’s Bristol University offers industry-focused studies into layer and broiler health, welfare and productivity.

The research center has eight identical rearing/laying rooms with industry-standard fixtures but state-of-the-art monitoring equipment. | Bristol Veterinary School

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Diseases & Health

Newcastle disease detected in Cyprus backyard poultry

An outbreak of Newcastle disease was confirmed in a backyard poultry flock in Lanarca, Cyprus.

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Strong fourth quarter gives Adisseo a 2017 above budget

For FY2017, Adisseo recorded an operating revenue of CNY10.4 billion (US$1.6 billion), a minor decrease of 3 percent, compared with last year mainly driven by the significant decrease of methionine prices in 2017 which was partly compensated by significant volume growths for all product lines.

Royal De Heus continues investments in Spain

Royal De Heus has signed an agreement for the acquisition of the Spanish feed company Piensos Unzué, a company with a very strong position in the animal feed market for ruminants in Navarra and surrounding provinces. This acquisition is in line with the ambition of De Heus to build a leading position on the Spanish market for animal feeds.

Noble Foods commits to cage-free egg production

United Kingdom-based Noble Foods has announced it will supply only cage-free eggs from 2025.

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Broilers & Turkeys

Aviagen research manager appointment enhances R&D capabilities

Aviagen is delighted to announce the appointment of Jens Lesuisse as research manager, Aviagen Limited. In this role Lesuisse will have full responsibility for the company’s Spelderholt, Netherlands, trials facility.

Broilers & Turkeys

New Cobb agent appointed in Uzbekistan

Kefayat General Trading Company has been appointed by Cobb Europe as its agent for Uzbekistan, strengthening the breed’s position in the growing market.

Broilers & Turkeys

Animal welfare drives poultry farm of the future, today

The poultry industry is heading towards a new panorama of animal welfare that is leading to the redesign of equipment and farms.

Dr. Friedrich Otto-Lubker, from Big Dutchman, spoke about the poultry farm of the future at the Poultry Innovation Days of Boehringer Ingelheim in Prague. | Photo by Benjamín Ruiz

Bottlenecks identified in Europe's crop transportation systems

While storage capacity for grains and oilseeds has increased significantly in the European Union over the past decade, bottlenecks in the transport system could lead to price and market volatility, warn the authors of a new report.

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Nutega and Novation join CCPA Group

The French animal nutrition and health group CCPA announces the acquisition of a majority stake in the capital of Spanish companies Nutega and Novation based in Madrid and Arcos de Jalon.

Royal Agrifirm sees growth despite market fluctuations

Royal Agrifirm Group saw a 25 percent increase in net income in 2017, achieved despite highly fluctuating market conditions.

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Impact of zinc and copper in piglet feeds presented at JRP

The 50th Swine Research Days (JRP) were held in Paris February 6-7. Two communications from Animine, focused on current debate about zinc and copper in pig feeds.

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