LOHMANN INFORMATION
This is to announce a change in the editorship of Lohmann Information. With the publication of Vol. 50 (1) 2015 I was introduced by Dietmar Flock as co-editor. It was agreed that I should take his position after an appropriate time of transition. After three years as co-editor the time has come that I take […]
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Ostrich Production in Germany – ecological way to economic success
Abstract As a relatively young branch of agriculture, ostrich farming still requires substantial research concerning farming and especially feeding methods. A study conducted by “artgerecht e.V”, the German Association of professional ostrich farmers as well as its sister association Bundesverband Deutscher Straußenzüchter compared the production costs and meat yield of different management and feeding systems: […]
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Foodborne diseases and poultry production
Abstract In spite of significant improvement in technology and hygienic practices in developed countries at all stages of poultry production foodborne diseases remain a persistent threat to human and animal health. Beside the current legislations, the main strategy to control microbial food borne hazards should include Good Animal Husbandry Practices (GAHPs) at the farm level […]
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Autogenous veterinary vaccines
Abstract Strengthening the prudent use of antimicrobials by European veterinarians has resulted in an increasing interest in the use of autogenous vaccines. However until December 2018 autogenous vaccines were regulated on national level in the European member states resulting in different standards in the manufacture and quality control of autogenous vaccines. At the same time […]
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EU egg production since exit from conventional cages
Abstract Within five years after banning conventional cages for laying hens in the EU, the situation has stabilized and egg production exceeds the demand. This report shows the current egg production in the 28 countries, based on recent reports of the Committee for the Common Organisation of the Agricultural Market for Eggs. Keywords EU, egg […]
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Internal Egg Quality: trends and opportunities to respond to changing demand
Abstract Global consumption of eggs continues to grow and is supported by a strong egg industry which combines contributions of specialists in breeding and genetics, poultry health, nutrition, farm technology, further processing and international trade to offer eggs and egg products year-round at competitive prices. Governments in many countries support human health with regulations for […]
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