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The Philippines Poultry Show & ILDEX Philippines 2024 is set to take center stage at the SMX Convention Centre Manila from August 28 to 30, 2024. Organized by VNU Asia Pacific in collaboration with the Philippines Poultry Show, this premier event promises to be a pivotal platform for professionals in the poultry and livestock industries. With an impressive lineup of international and local exhibitors, cutting-edge conferences, and unmatched networking opportunities, this event is a must-attend for trade visitors and buyers looking to drive growth and innovation in their businesses. A…

Shrimp farming is one of the great success stories of global aquaculture. Through its rapid growth in recent decades, the sector has taken a lead role in contributing to world food security. However, the dependency and constant interaction that shrimp have with their environment means that they are persistently exposed to naturally occurring challenges that have a negative impact in the shrimp and can potentially impact production. Recognising the scale of the threat posed by these challenges, Skretting has launched the brand new feed, Armis. Historically, producers hit by challenges…

Kemin Industries, a global ingredient manufacturer, celebrated two decades of CLOSTAT™, its flagship probiotic product for managing intestinal health in poultry and livestock. To commemorate the milestone, the Kemin Animal Nutrition and Health – Asia Pacific business unit hosted an anniversary dinner on April 16, in Manila, Philippines. The event coincided with the 8th International Conference on Poultry Intestinal Health (ICPIH), also held in the country’s capital city, on April 17–19. Kemin’s probiotic solution has pioneered the promotion of healthy microbiome to drive intestinal resilience, manage gut health challenges, and improve animal productivity. CLOSTAT…

At the helm of Hy-Line is Mr. Jonathan Cade, a visionary leader, President – Hy-Line International, known for his deep understanding of the poultry industry and commitment to advancing genetic technology. Under Cade’s leadership, Hy-Line has continued to develop and introduce new breeds that excel in traits such as egg production, feed efficiency, and disease resistance. In the interview with PDF Newspoint, Jonathan discussed the strategic partnerships and research collaborations of Hy-Line’s genetic innovation and its enabled producers to maximize customers profitability while maintaining high standards of animal welfare and…

The Scottish government has taken a significant step towards enhancing the welfare of animals by initiating a consultation on the prohibition of cage usage for hens in egg production. Agriculture minister Jim Fairlie emphasized that Scotland’s potential adoption of such a measure would position it as a pioneer in animal welfare improvement. The UK prohibited the use of battery cages for birds back in 2012. However, over 1.1 million chickens in Scotland still endure confinement in “enriched cages,” which offer marginally more space for nesting, roosting, and scratching compared to…