BUSTED: False.
This is one of those urban myths that does the rounds from time to time and has no foundation. The use of hormones to enhance growth in poultry has been banned in New...
May 6, 2011
New Zealand has a unique status as being free of the three major exotic avian diseases. Avian influenza (bird flu), Newcastle’s Disease and Infectious Bursal Disease (IBD)...
May 6, 2011
Food borne illnesses are a constant concern for our industry and all food producers. PIANZ members have recently worked with the NZFSA on a hugely successful programme to reduce the...
May 6, 2011
Animal welfare is paramount to our members. We understand some people may not like the methods employed to grow our poultry flocks but animal health, animal welfare and well being...
Antibiotics are only used by our members to treat sick birds or prevent the spread of infection and can only be used on prescription from a vet.
Our members use a spectrum of...
Media
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Chicken remains New Zealand’s favourite meat
Posted on 4 Oct 2011
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New Zealand is free of major Exotic Poultry Diseases
Posted on 6 May 2011
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Food Safety
Posted on 6 May 2011
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Animal Welfare in NZ Poultry Industry
Posted on 6 May 2011
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Industry Guidelines on the use of Antibiotics in Poultry
Posted on 6 May 2011
Myth Busters
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Poultry farming facts and fallacies
Posted on 2 Dec 2011
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MYTH: Chickens are fed Hormones/Growth Promoters
Posted on 6 May 2011
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MYTH: Eating Chicken can make you resistant to Antibiotics
Posted on 6 May 2011
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MYTH: Eating Chicken too often can cause Larger Breasts in Humans
Posted on 6 May 2011