Poultry World

Scattering black soldier fly larvae in pens as enrichment increases the activity and natural behaviours of fast-growing broiler chickens and could improve poultry health and welfare, according to research from Nottingham Trent University. Modern broiler chicken strains have been selectively bred for rapid growth, increased meat yield and feed efficiency, making poultry meat affo...

The hatchability of chicken eggs significantly depends on a critical factor – the incubation temperature setpoints. While, in theory, the optimal eggshell temperature during incubation is 100°F (37.8°C), achieving and maintaining this is far from a straightforward task. This article describes the fundamental impact of eggshell temperature and how hatchery managers can effectivel...

The One Welfare concept challenges the traditional separation of human well-being, environmental sustainability, and animal welfare by emphasising their interdependence. However, its practical use as an evaluation framework remains limited, which prompted a study to develop and test an operational One Welfare approach for extensive broiler rearing systems. Although extensive bro...

New outbreaks of avian influenza in Poland are taking an increasing toll on the country’s egg industry and could undermine export performance in the coming months, industry representatives said. Poland has recorded dozens of bird flu outbreaks since the beginning of 2026. The disease has affected multiple key poultry-producing regions, triggering culling measures and stric...

A prolonged blockade in the Strait of Hormuz has resulted in a severe feed shortage for UAE poultry producers, pushing some small and medium-sized farms to halt production. The ongoing Strait of Hormuz blockade has sparked a severe feed shortage in the UAE, forcing some small- and medium-sized poultry farms – those with limited storage […]