2014 E.C. (2021-22 G.C.) has been a rather rough year for those engaged in poultry farming, a newsletter by Precise Consult shows. The main culprit was identified to be the shooting price of poultry feed, of which maize is a primary component and is perhaps key to overcoming the problem. Poultry feed is made up…
Growth in global poultry consumption is poised to return to historic levels after several years of slow progress. Demand should grow by 2.5% to 3% worldwide this year, driven by accelerating consumption growth in many markets, according to the latest global Poultry Quarterly report from the research unit at Rabobank. See also: Proper turnaround still required despite 30kg…
Improvement in poultry production is one of the most promising options to provide affordable protein and other essential nutrients to Africa’s rapidly growing population, but poultry diseases pose a constant threat to productivity, and limit the industry’s potential. Even though vaccination is proven as an effective way of protecting poultry, high temperatures in Africa make…
Poultry industry can learn from COVID-19: Biosecurity is not sufficient to control avian coronaviruses like infectious bronchitis in commercial poultry, no matter how good it is, said Mark Jackwood, PhD, a molecular virologist and professor of avian medicine at the University of Georgia. “It takes a combination of vaccination as well as biosecurity in order…
A poultry feed mill is planned for Addis Ababa, the capital of Ethiopia. This will support the business of a fast-food chain based in the United Arab Emirates, reports The National News. According to this source, Americana is the biggest operator of quick-service restaurants in the Middle East and North Africa (MENA) region. By mid-2023, the company…
According the latest report from Rabobank, demand for poultry is strong, with most countries open after adopting ‘living with Covid’ strategies. This is pushing up poultry demand, while global pressure on spending power and high food prices are also leading consumers toward the lowest-priced meat protein: poultry. The biggest challenge for the industry is on…