Reducing stress during poultry transport is a critical factor for maintaining bird health, welfare, and productivity. Stress during transportation not only impacts the birds' immediate well-being but can also lead to economic losses due to reduced meat quality and...
Chris Ayers emerged from his orange and black rough-terrain vehicle with an ear-to-ear grin.
“This is Chiktopia,” he said, sweeping his arm wide to indicate the back half of a 3,600-square-foot warehouse on his family’s farm in Ball Ground, Georgia....
The poultry industry today has earned a feather in its worker safety cap. For the first time since the U.S. Dept. of Labor’s Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) began tracking such data 30 years ago, the Total Recordable Incident...
Ceva Animal Health (Ceva), the leading French animal health company and the 5th largest global player, present in 110 countries officially launches its latest innovation: Ceva Genesys, for automatic and accurate broiler male and female separation at hatch to...
Tecno Poultry Equipment, a leader in housing systems for laying hens, is set to expand its reach and support for customers as part of the newly established Grain and Protein Technologies Group. With the recent acquisition of AGCO's Grain...
In the poultry processing industry, ensuring products are free from foreign materials is essential for consumer safety and brand integrity. The U.S. Department of Agriculture’s Food Safety and Inspection Service (FSIS) mandates stringent protocols to detect and handle foreign...
Until last year, Michigan farmer Cal Schipper operated a poultry farm near Holland, selling eggs produced by his 1.6 million hens. Then, he decided to sell the operation and become a corn and soybean farmer.
“The poultry industry involves a...
With colder weather approaching, it’s time for maintenance checks to keep birds cozy and ensure that poultry houses run as efficiently as possible throughout the fall and winter.
Kyle Burns, Cumberland district manager, recommends six maintenance checks to promote bird...
Walker Poultry Trailers announces the integration of an innovative paint system featuring Epoxy Primers and Urethane Top Coats across its fleet of live haul poultry trailers. This advanced approach underscores Walker Poultry Trailers' commitment to superior durability, extended lifespan,...
Walker Poultry Trailers, a leading manufacturer of high-quality poultry transportation solutions, emphasizes the critical importance of proper ventilation in poultry trailers. Dwayne Walker, founder of Walker Poultry Trailers, underscores how adequate ventilation can significantly impact the health and welfare...