Poultry News & Developments
Investigations into Campylobacter jejuni in Poultry
Researchers at the London School of Hygiene & Tropical Medicine will examine how this foodborne pathogen — a top-four global cause of diarrhoeal disease — "uses molecular 'weapons' to outcompete other bacteria" and adapt to host environments. The £850,000 BBSRC-funded study, led by Dr. Ozan Gundogdu, focuses on the Type VI Secretion System (T6SS) across the poultry and human gut.
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Agriculture at the Core of India's Next Growth Phase
India's Economic Survey emphasises agriculture's role in growth through "livestock (including poultry), fisheries and horticulture," moving beyond basic food production. Agriculture grew 4.4% annually — with livestock up 7.1% and fisheries 8.8% — while livestock & poultry GVA surged 195% between FY15 and FY24.
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Maize Availability, Poultry Growth & Policy Reforms
The Indian poultry industry contributes ₹2.5 lakh crore annually, with 40 crore layer birds and 500 crore broilers raised yearly. It now needs around 20 million tonnes of maize a year — and 1.5M tonnes more annually as it grows 8% — yet Indian maize costs Rs 24/kg against Rs 16–18 globally, with yields of just 3.5 vs 8–12 tonnes per hectare.
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Importance of Salt in Poultry Feed
Salt (NaCl) supplies the sodium and chloride essential for "body fluid balance, nerve function, and nutrient absorption," plus HCl production, while stimulating appetite, feed intake and egg production. Too little stunts growth; too much causes salt poisoning and mortality — so precise inclusion matters.
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EGGstory
Extending Egg Shelf Life During Low Market Rates
Producers can extend shelf life by incorporating three natural feed additives during low-rate periods: canthaxanthin strengthens the yolk membrane, turmeric oil protects lipids and maintains Haugh units, and garlic powder acts as an antioxidant and antibacterial agent — a practical intervention when markets soften.
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President's Desk · IPEMA
Monthly Round-Up: January 2026
Dear Esteemed Members, Partners, and Poultry Professionals — a busy close to 2025 for IPEMA-Poultry India. From representing the sector at the Telangana Rising 2047 Summit and IPSACON 2025 — where 400+ delegates gathered under "Flock to the Future" — to the IEIA EventTech & MarTech Summit, regional engagements at Amaravati, and recognition at HITEX, the month reflected our commitment to academia–industry collaboration, science-led development, and youth engagement. Read the President's full reflection. — Uday Singh Bayas, President, IPEMA-Poultry India
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Recipe of the Month
Desi Anda Omelette
A protein-packed Indian classic — eggs whisked with chopped onion, green chillies, fresh coriander, turmeric and red chilli powder, then pan-fried golden. Simple, quick and satisfying at any time of day, it's best served hot with bread or pav. India's masala omelette even ranks 22nd among TasteAtlas's Top 50 global egg dishes.
18th Poultry India Expo
Hitex Exhibition Centre, Izzat Nagar, Hyderabad · 25 – 26 – 27 Nov 2026
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