Expertise

A single place for all your knowledge on sustainable poultry

We've made the Venco Campus of glass, because we like to make our knowledge visible.

All there is to know about switching to cage free poultry farms

From the lessons learned in the field, Vencomatic Group developed guidelines for keeping birds in cage free housing. We call this bird management. The biggest difference between cages and cage-free is the management. In cages, the farmer controls the birds. In cage free systems, the behaviour of the birds determine the management. You have to look at the needs of your flock and manage them accordingly.

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Research papers

Doing scientific and practical research is at the core of our company. Our colleagues and interns write dozens of papers annually.

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Library – paper Perception farmers, veterinarians, experts

Over the last decades, the laying hen industry has seen major changes in terms of improved production efficiency, improved health and welfare, and the ongoing transition from cage-housing towards housing in aviary systems. At the same time, the number of hens...

High levels of contact dermatitis and decreased mobility in broiler breeders, but neither have a relationship with floor eggs

Contact dermatitis, both on the foot pads and hocks, is a well-known health issue in broilers. Less is known about contact dermatitis in broiler breeders, however, although they have many risk factors for developing leg health problems in common with broilers.

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Blog & news

Our company is constantly on the move. Read about our colleagues and customers.

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Genus Focus non-invasive in-ovo sexing fully aligned with animal welfare standards; new German study proves pain perception does not start before day 13

Germany, Netherlands 24 May 2023,

ECO Unit Heat exchanger to make egg production better and more profitable

Whereas traditionally heat exchangers were used on broiler houses to save energy, for growing animals where a lot of heat needs to be added in the sheds, now a day it has become more common to use heat exchangers on egg production houses as well. It makes a...

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Customer stories

We asked our customers to tell more about themselves and their relationship with us.

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"The Van Gent nests are really firm"

Paul Bertens, owner broiler breeder farm in Canada

"I like the wood of the Van Gent nest"

Jocelyn Leblance, owner Pondeuses J.L., Canada

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We take poultry production to the next level with R&D

Our Research and Development team exists of technical and poultry specialists with extensive knowledge in their fields of expertise. They thrive by thinking differently.