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Swiss consumer preferences boost domestic production


The Zegeren farm in Holambra, Brazil, is a third-generation operation


Dark clouds hang over Ukrainian egg industry


Finding a vaccine for red mite


Reducing the risk of salmonella re-contamination in feed


20 institutes throughout Europe will be studying laying hen welfare issues


16 COVER STORY


Water is often the forgotten nutrient but plays a very important role in unlocking genetic potential.


13 AMINO ACIDS


Amino acids play a major role in improving sustainabil- ity. Ajinomoto Animal Nutri- tion Europe has developed a customised amino-acid- based approach that can be used to tackle the challenge of dependency on soy-bean meals and nitrogen waste.


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FARM REPORT


Producing a free-range chicken under the best conditions with plenty of food and freedom.


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