Poultry Tech Summit 2021 has extended the deadline until May 12, for completed applications for both innovation and technology presentations. Submissions of innovations and technology presentations applicable to any point in the poultry live production, processing or distribution supply chain are encouraged.
Poultry Tech Summit is scheduled as an in-person event on 31 October to 2 November 2021, at the Georgia Tech Hotel & Conference Center in Atlanta, Georgia, USA. Because of the pandemic’s impact on international travel, Poultry Tech Summit will consider submissions for virtual presentations, but preference will be given to presenters who can attend the in-person event.
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Marissa Buchanan dives into the confusing world of poultry labels to help us understand some of the industry and advertising terminology and make a case for A Greener World’s classifications. (All photos by author.) The Dilemma There are so many labels on food now-a-days that it can get confusing quick to find one that it truly cruelty free. Labels such as “All Natural”, “No Antibiotics”, and “Non-GMO” can be misleading
By Alexis Griffee, Florida When we think of poultry, the first thing to come to mind is generally not parasites. However small, parasites can have a big impact on the health of your flock and the success of your poultry program. Chickens deal with a wide variety of parasites, both internally and externally. Just as there are numerous parasites, there are almost as many different options to treat or manage your flock to keep them safe and healthy. The key to any successful flock is a proper p
The portable electric poultry netting I used in my backyard with my Polish hens (and now for my beehives) has been generating quite a buzz, so I thought I’d share a little more info about it. There are times in every flock when chickens should be separated from other flock members for for their safety such as after an injury, to prevent continued conflict, for breeding purposes, etc. Predator-proofing a flock in the yard, keeping chickens out of the garden or road, and providin
Debeaking chickens has been standard among the poultry industry to keep their flocks from picking at each other. But recent studies have shown that debeaking could lead to long-term damage. As a result, we have been on the lookout for the best methods to keep the peace in our hens. And we have come up with 10 alternatives to debeaking poultry that we would love to share with you.How Is Debeaking Done?You might be wondering what debeaking means. And to put it simply, it’s the process of usi