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1. Introduction The global population is projected to reach 9.7 billion by 2050, driving a significant increase in food and feed demand and the urgent need for alternative protein sources [1]. Currently, soybean meal is a crucial protein source in poultry and livestock diets due to its high-quality protein composition. However, sustainability concerns, including deforestation, monocropping, and biodiversity loss, as well as the environmental impacts of conventional crop systems such...
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Introduction Animal welfare pertains to the quality of life of an animal, denoting the cumulative positive and negative experiences of an animal 1 . The welfare of farmed animals impacts their development and productivity, shaping both...
In poultry farming, worms and protozoa represent the two primary classes of internal parasites that impact bird health, welfare, and productivity. While indoor-reared poultry typically avoid infestation from worms that require intermediate hosts, free-range birds are more susceptible. Interestingly, broilers tend to...
Enrichment is the process of improving the environment of an animal, to meet their behavioral needs and ultimately improve their welfare. Enrichment helps to reduce stress and improve welfare by providing physical and mental stimulation, encouraging highly-motivated species specific behaviors, allowing the animal more control over their...
Dr. Badal Singh shares insights into the grain crisis, feed cost strategies, and the future of poultry farming in India, Nepal, and Sri Lanka. With decades of expertise, he highlights the role of innovative solutions, AI, and modern practices in overcoming industry challenges and boosting performance....
Naveen Sehgal, owner of Acorn Marketing, shares insights on overcoming challenges in North India’s layer market. He discusses rising raw material costs, promising egg prices, and the role of technology in driving innovation. With a focus on collaboration and expanding egg consumption, he offers advice for fostering growth and success in India's poultry industry....
Shamith Cutinha, Executive Director of Provit Foods, discusses tackling India’s poultry challenges, from consumer shifts to a cutting-edge processing plant in Mangalore. Learn how Ideal Chicken leads with quality, sustainability, and a growing retail footprint in Karnataka and Kerala....
1. Introduction Poultry constitutes the second most widely produced and eaten type of meat in Europe, its consumption being especially notable in some countries, such as England, Ireland, Portugal, Spain and France [1]. It is expected that in 2024, there will be a marked increase in the production and consumption of fresh poultry meat worldwide, representing 3.5% more than in 2023 and 4.4% more than in 2022 [2]. In recent years, great efforts have been made to reduce the...
This issue will cover: -What are behavioral needs? -What is dustbathing? -Dustbathing in commercial housing systems Substrate...
Housing systems for laying hens in the United States (and more broadly across the world) are transitioning away from conventional cages to cage- free systems....
The ancestor of the modern-day chicken, the red jungle fowl, was exposed to different spectra of light in their natural habitat (Prescott et al., 2003). The surrounding environment, vegetation, season, and time of day all affect the color of light exposure to the wild bird (Endler, 1993), which may have lingering behavioral...
In this issue: Introduction to the gut microbiome The function of prominent bacterial phyla Introduction to the gut-brain axis How microbial imbalance affects poultry welfare Practical strategies to improve the gut health of poultry What is the gut...
1. Introduction Salmonellosis is among the major causes of foodborne gastrointestinal infection in humans worldwide [1] and the second cause following campylobacteriosis in the European Union (EU) [2]. Particularly, non-typhoidal Salmonella spp. (NTS) are one of the bacterial pathogens with the highest disease burden among human foodborne enteric diseases [3]. Poultry products are considered as a major source of human infection in cases of foodborne salmonellosis caused by NTS [4]....
Each summer, soaring temperatures present a significant challenge for the poultry industry worldwide. Poultry are particularly vulnerable to heat stress due to their limited ability to regulate body temperature, making them highly susceptible to environmental heat. While the immediate...
1. Introduction Aflatoxin B1 (AFB1), a toxic metabolite produced by Aspergillus flavus and Aspergillus parasiticus, is one of the most potent naturally occurring carcinogens [1]. It poses significant risks to animal health and productivity, particularly in poultry, where the contamination of feed is a prevalent issue [2]. Broiler chickens are highly susceptible to the adverse effects of AFB1 due to their rapid growth rates and high feed intake [3]. Recent studies have...
Champaign, IL - The Poultry Science Association (PSA) concluded its 2025 Annual Meeting & Scientific Conference in Raleigh, North Carolina, marking another milestone in fulfilling the Association’s mission of aiding in the discovery, dissemination, and application of the poultry sciences. More than 1,200...
CHAMPAIGN, Ill. – The Poultry Science Association (PSA) is pleased to announce the newly elected members of its Board of Directors, introduced during the 114th PSA Annual Meeting held July 14–17, 2025, in Raleigh, North Carolina.
The new board members bring a wealth of...
1. Introduction There is considerable interest in the successful development of low protein diets for broiler chickens, which axiomatically contain high inclusions of supplemental amino acids. This is because low protein diets have the potential to generate economic, environmental and bird welfare advantages. Formulation of low protein diets are usually achieved by decreasing...
John Boney (Pennsylvania State University) comments on improvements in egg production with superdosing of phytase while reducing phosphorus, in this Engormix interview during IPPE 2024 in Atlanta, USA....