France: New house for free range egg production with 20,840 layers
Most French consumers eat eggs that were produced in enriched colony systems. However, their second favourite egg is the one laid by free-range chickens. Cyril Galles from Lescout in south-western…
Good poultry climate control pays off
Saving energy is an important topic for livestock farmers today, especially in broiler production. Apart from good insulation, the correct heating system and an individual ventilation concept,…
The importance of biosecurity in egg production
The "Spreenhagener Vermehrungsbetrieb für Legehennen GmbH" (SVB) is one of Germany's largest egg producers. Biosecurity plays an important role in this company 30 kilometres south-east of Germany's…
Andy Böske celebrates 25 years of service
Andreas "Andy" Böske, trained photographer and journalist, had planned just a short stint – and stayed for 25 years: The Vechta native started his job with the Big Dutchman publicity department on 4…
Nigeria: Anambra State to become a centre for poultry production
The vision of Governor Willie Obiano to make Anambra State one of the top 3 states in agriculture in Nigeria is beginning to come to reality with the recent launch of a modern integrated poultry farm…
Big Dutchman with branch office in Italy
Big Dutchman is considered the international market leader for poultry equipment and feeding systems for modern poultry production and has been for many years. Numerous poultry managers in Italy…