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Monday, July 22, 2024
Philippines' broiler association blames imported chicken for local poultry losses amid price surge
The United Broiler Raisers Association (UBRA) in the Philippines has attributed the flooding of imported frozen chicken to the losses suffered by local poultry raisers, coinciding with spikes in farmgate and retail prices of chicken, The Ph ...
Monday, July 22, 2024
Philippine markets see record rise in chicken price as poultry producers cut production
The price of chicken in public markets in the Philippines has gone up to "a record high," selling for as much as ₱250 (US$4.28) per kilogramme, around ₱5 (US$0.09) to ₱30 (US$0.51) more compared to the week befor ...
Thursday, July 18, 2024
Study finds higher campylobacter prevalence in North Carolina, US, backyard chickens compared to commercial farms
A recent prevalence study published in JAC - Antimicrobial Resistance on the common foodborne bacterium Campylobacter in chickens in North Carolina, US, revealed it is almost twice as common in backyard flocks compared to commercial farms, ...
Monday, July 15, 2024
Kunduz, Afghanistan sees 58.3% surge in chicken production
In the past six months, 3,000 tonnes of chicken have been produced in northern Kunduz province, Afghanistan, marking a 58.3% increase compared to the previous six months, Pajhwok Afghan News reported.
Monday, July 15, 2024
EU broiler production costs may spike by 37.5% with introduction of Better Chicken Commitment, report claims
The introduction of the Better Chicken Commitment (BCC) could lead to broiler production costs increasing by 37.5% in the European Union.
Friday, July 12, 2024
Close to two million chickens to be culled as bird flu found at Colorado, US farm
Nearly 1.8 million chickens will be killed after bird flu was detected at an egg-laying operation in Weld County, Colorado, the United States.
Friday, July 12, 2024
Arkansas, US researchers found chicken bred for water conservation still gain weight despite heat stress
In the first scientific report of its kind, researchers in Arkansas, the United States, showed that chickens bred for water conservation continued to put on weight despite heat stress that would normally slow growth.
Thursday, July 11, 2024
Chicken meat price in Lahore, Pakistan, spikes significantly
The price of chicken meat has risen sharply in Lahore, Pakistan, and other major cities of Punjab, reaching nearly Rs485 (US$1.74) per kilogramme.
Wednesday, July 10, 2024
Australian fast-food chains criticised for poor chicken welfare standards
Australian fast-food restaurants, including KFC, Nando's, and Starbucks, have some of the lowest chicken welfare standards in their supply chains compared to their counterparts in the UK and the US, according to a new ranking report, Retail ...
Tuesday, July 9, 2024
Argentina's economic strain shifts meat consumption from beef to chicken
Argentina, renowned for its high beef consumption, is experiencing a significant shift as households turn to cheaper chicken to make their budgets last longer, Bloomberg reported.
Friday, July 5, 2024
South African poultry producer Rainbow Chicken focuses on cost efficiency after listing
South African poultry producer Rainbow Chicken is concentrating on maintaining low costs as it embarks on its journey as a stand-alone company, CEO Marthinus Stander said, Reuters reported.
Thursday, June 27, 2024
Karnataka, India, saw increased production of eggs, chicken meat in 2022-23
Poultry farmers in Karnataka, India, produced 33% more eggs and 32.5% more chicken meat in 2022-23 than they did in 2018-19, according to data from the Department of Animal Husbandry and Fisheries.
Wednesday, June 26, 2024
Antibiotic-resistant bacteria found in chicken meat sold by Lidl, campaign group claims
A campaign group has claimed some chicken meat sold by German discount retailer chain Lidl are contaminated with antibiotic-resistant bacteria and other pathogens.
Tuesday, June 25, 2024
Thailand assures stable chicken prices amid weather challenges
The Thailand Department of Internal Trade (DIT) has assured consumers that chicken prices will remain stable and that there is an adequate supply available, National News Bureau of Thailand reported.
Thursday, June 20, 2024
Backyard chickens seen as key concern of infection as bird flu spreads in Australia
Chicken farmers in Australia are calling on backyard poultry owners to protect their animals from disease to help stop the country's largest outbreak of bird flu from spreading and further affecting the egg industry.

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