From dreaming to doing. That’s the vision of Eric Thielen. On his layer farm he built a very innovative new house. Eric is dedicated to provide excellent conditions for his birds, for humans and take care of the environment. Thus, he is producing in a sustainable way. By Ad Bal Eric Thielen is...

Temperature, airflow and oxygen play an important role in keeping the environment of day-old chicks in the right conditions. Consistently controlling these conditions in a storage room is not always easy. Petersime has developed a new incubator that automatically delivers the perfect chick storage environment:...

MOBA TAKES PRECAUTIONARY MEASURES DUE TO CORONAVIRUSMoba has announced that it will be taking precautionary measures for the health and safety of its customers, employees, agents and the wider communities. Moba is closely monitoring the latest advice and recommendations from the World Health Organization...

Culling day old male chicks from layer breeds is much under debate in the western world. But a reliable solution is there. “In ovo sexing” has become reality and is as accurate as current manual sexing methods. The Seleggt technology is running in a robot carousel, developed by HatchTech Incubation Technology....

Livestock production is undergoing steady growth in the Middle East and North Africa region (MENA). Many countries are on the road toward enhancing their self-sufficiency. Limited availability of fresh water is a serious concern however. The answer will come from advanced technology and proper breeding,...

Eggs which are unsuitable for either consumption or hatching, do not necessarily have to be rendered. Netherlands based company Schaffelaarbos turns these into a valuable ingredient for animal feed production. By Ad Bal Eggs are eggs, either used for human consumption, or for reproduction....