China recently imposed import duties on US chicken meat. (Image source: Southern Foodways Alliance/Flickr)
China’s chicken exports will rise to 450,000 tonnes this year, according to the China Animal Agriculture Association
Genomics helps identify naturally occuring genetic markers, identifying elite birds best suited for quality produce. (Image source: Jayme Frye/Flickr)
Poultry breeder Aviagen propagates the use of genomics for the commercial selection of birds, which results in the production of a stronger breed and productive poultry
The Maritime Affairs and Agriculture Agency in Jakarta has terminated 6,000 birds, which were suspected to be carrier of the avian flu virus. (Image source: William Marshall/Flickr)
Indonesia is taking stringent measures to curb the spread of avian influenza virus, based on the guidelines provided by the FAO and World Organisation for Animal Health (OIE) joint Network of Expertise on Animal Influenza (OFFLU)
The egg shell is formed during the 24-hour period that the egg is inside the uterus. (Image source: Alex27/sxc.hu)
The egg shell is an indicator of the quality of content and good appearance often results in good nutritional composition, according to a study
With its highest food safety standards and industry systems, Australia is a reliable exporter, according to reports. (Image source: Southern Foodways Alliance/Flickr)
Thailand’s Commerce Ministry has called on the private sector in the country to establish a brand for chicken exports
