8th Mediterranean Poultry Summit Opens in Split, Croatia

The 8th Mediterranean Poultry Summit (MPS 2026) officially opened today, September 28, at the University of Split in Croatia, bringing together poultry scientists, researchers, industry professionals and young academics from across the Mediterranean region and beyond. The Summit, taking place from September 27–30, is being held in Croatia for the first time and features a broad scientific programme covering poultry nutrition, health, genetics, meat and egg quality, sustainability, production and new technologies.

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UTRIX Passes Annual GMP+ Surveillance Audit, Demonstrating Commitment to Quality and Transparency

UTRIX S.A.L. is pleased to announce that the company has successfully passed the annual GMP+ surveillance audit for its manufacturing facility, strengthening its position as trusted partner of high-quality feed solutions.

Passing GMP+ audit is an accomplishment that reflects UTRIX's dedication to manufacturing products that consistently meet the highest international standards while reinforcing the trust placed in the company by customers, partners, and stakeholders around the world. 

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VIV Africa 2026: A Look at Who's Coming to Kigali

With VIV Africa 2026 set to open its doors on 7 to 8 October at the Kigali Convention Centre, the show's exhibitor and delegate line-up is taking shape, and it paints a clear picture of an industry converging on Rwanda's capital to do business. Preceded by a dedicated Leadership Conference on 6 October, the fifth edition of VIV Africa brings together producers, suppliers, investors and policymakers from across the feed to food value chain.

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The Secret of Life: Why Do We Still Want to Live?

Advances in medicine, nutrition, and living conditions have made it increasingly possible for people to enjoy longer lives. Yet an intriguing question remains: if given the choice, would everyone truly want to live to the age of 100?
More than a year ago, a French survey posed this very question to men over the age of 65. Surprisingly, nearly 65% answered "no." Their response was not rooted in a fear of aging itself, but rather in the realities that often accompany old age.

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Can Virtual Shows Replace the Handshake?

For decades, agricultural exhibitions have been far more than venues for showcasing products and technologies. They have served as crucial meeting points where ideas are exchanged, partnerships are formed, and trust is built through face-to-face conversations. In the poultry industry, in particular, exhibitions have become an essential driver of business development across the Middle East and North Africa (MENA) region.

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Obesity in Broiler Breeder Hens

by: Dr. Taha Mohamed Alaa El-Din — Egypt

Obesity in Broiler Breeder Hens: From Excess Energy and Fat Accumulation to Cardiomyopathy, Gut Microbiota Changes, and Reduced Hatchability

The article examines the complex effects of excessive weight and fat accumulation in broiler breeder hens, emphasizing that body weight alone is not an adequate indicator of health or productivity. Excess energy intake can lead to increased liver and abdominal fat, metabolic disturbances, oxidative stress, inflammation, and cardiac damage.

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Reproductive Procedures in Rabbits

by: Dr. Safwat Kamal — Egypt 

The article provides a practical overview of reproductive management in rabbits, covering breeding, pregnancy diagnosis, kindling, fostering, and care of newborn kits.

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Why Has Feed Conversion Efficiency Become More Important Than Growth Rate in Aquaculture?

by Dr. Ahmad Khreisat – Jordan

This article explores the shift in aquaculture from prioritizing rapid fish growth to focusing on Feed Conversion Ratio (FCR) as a more meaningful measure of productivity and profitability.

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