Broilers that grow just as well but emit less nitrogen
The best nitrogen-reducing measure is source-oriented: that statement is the basis of the Madri Brink's doctoral study
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Pilot project to support the transition to cage-free systems for laying hens in the EU
Best Practice Hens aims to gather knowledge on best practices regarding husbandry of pullets and adult laying hens in cage-free systems (in barn, free range and organic) and to support the transition ...
Pilot project to support the transition to cage-free housing systems for laying hens in Europe
Best Practice Hens aims to gather knowledge around the 'best practices' related to keeping poults and laying hens in cage-free housing systems (free-range, free-range and organic) and to support the t...
Heat plan for poultry
How can we develop a reliable heat action plan for the poultry sector that can be adapted to the specific needs of the farm? In the LA project COOLCHICKS, ILVO, Proefbedrijf Pluimveehouderij, Pehestat...
ILVO went looking for another type of chicken
In project "De Andere Kip" partners Inagro, ILVO, Proefbedrijf Pluimveehouderij, Landsbond Pluimvee and Ghent University set out to find an alternative Flemish broiler..
Improving biosecurity in the poultry sector
The Horizon 2020 "NETPOULSAFE" project has the goal of improving compliance with biosecurity in poultry farming by suggesting, validating and sharing supportive actions. Relevant suggested actions wi...
Renewable energy tech for livestock production
Tractors running on biogas? Electricity and heat from solar panels? Heat from a heat pump? The recently-started Horizon 2020 project RES4LIVE aims at replacing fossil fuels on livestock farms with cos...
ChickenStress European Training Network (ETN)
The ChickenStress European Training Network (ETN) is a group of projects that will assist egg producers to attain the highest possible welfare for chickens.
Zinc source for broilers affects performance, intestinal health and meat quality
Zinc source for broilers affects performance, intestinal health and meat quality