Soaring egg prices in the latest online edition of Poultry World

This edition of poultry world dives deep into the factors behind soaring egg prices in the US, as well as the impact of bird flu outbreaks in the country. Then the importance of uncovering the root cause of chicken mortality, insights into biomarkers and machine learning, and why some lessons are best not learned. And why does Rabobank expect China to import less soy?

Sky high – but why?

The price of a dozen eggs in the US reached $3.59 in November 2022, compared to $1.72 a year earlier. Why were the prices so high? poultry world examined.

Two waves, different routes and changing dynamics

About 306 bird flu outbreaks hit the US in 2022, resulting in the loss of more than 57 million birds, mostly laying hens and turkeys. The 188 outbreaks in the first 6 months of 2022 were triggered by infected migratory birds using the Atlantic and Mississippi routes, while the 118 outbreaks in the second 6 months were triggered by migratory birds using the Pacific and Rocky Mountain routes routes as well as the Mississippi route used. This article goes into detail and also considers the impact on production and sales prices.

South Africa’s chicken meat production is set to increase in 2023

The South African Poultry Association has invested almost $80 million in expanding production facilities since 2019 to support new commercial farmers. It is good, therefore, that the USDA estimates that chicken production and consumption will increase this year. Meanwhile, South African poultry companies are expected to make significant profits in 2022, largely due to higher domestic and foreign poultry prices.

The Bigger Picture

Five machines run 24/7 producing these beautifully colored hard boiled eggs – why?

Biomarkers and machine learning give early warning

According to Scott Cavey, senior director, Precision Nutrition and Health, DSM, using an early warning system based on blood biomarkers (where disease begins) and big data techniques (precision livestock tools) helps identify opportunities to increase productivity and uncover loss prevention.

Understand hen mortality at peak production

While several factors can cause high hen mortality, including management issues, disease, photostimulation, or feed formulation, it is crucial to conduct a regular post-mortem program to pinpoint the problem.

Rabobank is betting that China will import less soy

China is the destination of more than 60% of the world’s soy, which is mainly used as animal feed. However, according to a report by Rabobank, the country’s decision to become less dependent on imports of animal feed raw materials, including soy, will have far-reaching implications for the supply chain.

Livestock sector of Ukraine needs post-war help

Huge losses are being felt in Ukraine’s livestock sector, with the country losing an estimated 30% of its total livestock by the end of this war. It has become clear that global assistance is required to get the sector back on its feet once hostilities have ended.

Challenging times require a focus on details

A number of relevant issues were discussed at the recent Northern Broiler Conference in North Yorkshire, UK. In this article we look at the highlights of the conference including discussions on future research and development in slower growing breeds as well as coccidiosis control for slower growing broilers, a slightly higher ambient temperature for chicks, vaccination and the best way to deal with economic pressures .

Column: What Would Grandpa Do?

Columnist and researcher at Wageningen University and Research, Rick van Emous, cites the example of combing, which used to be a common practice, to demonstrate the importance of not automatically using the same management methods as previous generations. Interesting!