Future Perspectives in Broiler Rearing

Dr Henry van den Brand is an Associate Professor of the Adaptation Physiology Group at Wageningen University and Research, The Netherlands. His research is mainly focused on the early life of poultry, with special interest in breeder management, incubation, early nutrition and thermoregulation. The aim of his research is to improve or maintain poultry health, welfare and resilience. Dr van den Brand is also a contributor of our previously published title Embryo development and hatchery practice in poultry production (published in 2023).

• Part 1 Setting the scene in broiler production1.Limitations and challenges in broiler production: ethical and welfare issues: Mona Giersberg, Utrecht University, The Netherlands;2.Limitations and challenges in broiler production: environmental issues: Casey W. Ritz, University of Georgia, USA;3.The importance of data sharing between different links in the broiler production chain: Hasitha Priyashantha, Swedish University of Agricultural Science, Sweden;Part 2 Creating the best day-old broiler chick4.Breeding for a resilient, sustainable and healthy broiler chicken: Pascal Duenk, Wageningen University, The Netherlands;5.Transgenerational influences: the role of broiler breeders: Mike Wineland, North Carolina University, USA;6.The role of incubation in broiler breeding: Itallo Conrado Sousa de Araujo, Universidade Federal de Minas Gerais, Brazil;7.The role/importance of early feeding in broiler production: Jan Wijnen, HatchTech, The Netherlands;8.The role/importance of in-ovo feeding in broiler production: Mila Meijer, University of Queensland, Australia;Part 3 Managing the needs of broilers9.Understanding the behavioural needs of broilers: Leonie Jacobs, Virginia Tech University, USA;10.Understanding the nutritional needs of broilers: Evelyne Delezie, ILVO, Belgium;11.Understanding the environmental needs of broilers: Edgar Oviedo-Rondón, North Carolina State University, USA;12.Understanding the hygienic needs of broilers: Joost van den Borne, MS Schippers, The Netherlands;Part 4 Challenges in broiler production13.Challenges in achieving antibiotic-free broiler production: Elijah Kiarie, University of Guelph, Canada;14.Concepts of circular broiler production: Ollie van Hall, Wageningen University, The Netherlands;15.Challenges in achieving low input, extensive broiler production: Claire Bonnefous, FiBL, Switzerland;16.Challenges of small-scale broiler production in a rural environment: Essodina Talaki, University of Lome, Togo;17.The effects of heat stress in broiler production: Okanlawon M. Onagbesan, Federal University of Agriculture Abeokuta, Nigeria;Part 5 Precision farming technologies in broiler production18.Sensor technologies for monitoring broiler welfare: Malou van der Sluis, Wageningen University and Research, The Netherlands;19.Use of vocalisation technology for early detection of problems in broiler production: Gerardo José Ginovart-Panisello, La Salle Campus Barcelona, Spain;20.The potential of using volatile organic compounds (VOC) to detect problems in broiler production: Matthias Corion, KU Leuven, Belgium;Part 6 Maintaining the health of broilers21.Vaccination strategies in broilers: Alessandra Piccirillo, University of Padova, Italy;22.Managing health issues in broilers: first week mortality: Serdar Özlu, Ankara University, Turkey;23.Managing health issues in broilers: leg disorders: Wendy Muir, University of Sydney, Australia;24.Managing health issues in broilers: respiratory health: Elena Catelli, University of Bologna, Italy;Part 7 Managing the end of life stage in broiler production25.Humane end of life management of broilers: catching and crating: Helen Louton, University of Rostock, Germany;26.Humane end of life management of broilers: transport, holding and stunning: Alexandra Contreras-Jordas, IRTA, Spain;27.Managing breast myopathies in broiler production: Martina Bordini, University of Bologna, Italy;