Climate change can worsen the intensity of tropical storms, such as hurricanes and typhoons, in several ways, including by making record rainfall more likely and by causing sea levels to rise, which can raise the risk of storm surges.
Once upon a time, choosing which eggs to buy was a simple mission, but today consumers have been faced with a wide variety of choices with confusing names.
Farming is often accused of contributing to environmental damage. It is worth taking a closer look at how poultry production contributes to greenhouse gas emissions and learn how it’s impact can be reduced.
In-shed sprinklers, when used appropriately, reduce the use of evaporative cooling and can save between 200,000–300,000 liters of water per shed per year.
Eggs play key role in fighting hunger and malnutrition in poor countries, according to a recent study published by the FAO of the UN.
Many countries around the world witness a sharp increase in egg consumption over the Easter period. This seasonal jump has an immediate impact on the planning of egg production, when flocks are introduced and culled, and it also affects international trade.
The global fight against the Avian influenza has increased interest in the need to endorse strict biosecurity policies to prevent disease spread.
Many businesses close down and ask their workers to continue working from home during a crisis such as the recent outbreak. In the poultry and livestock industry we have no such option. Here are some practical tips that can help all of us to weather the crisis.
In the same way that urban spread can be reduced by high-rise buildings, high-rise poultry buildings can save valuable land footprint.
Once upon a time, long before the advent of cools cells and tunnel ventilation, sprinklers used to serve as the main “weapon” in preventing mortality in poultry flocks in hot weather.
