The poultry industry places much emphasis on creating career pathways and opportunities for professional development amongst its members.
OIE research activities on COVID-19
Pigs and chickens are found not to be susceptible to SARS-CoV-2 infection. Read the press release.
How to Bone and Prepare a Chicken
Ever wondered how to bone and prepare a chicken? Watch an expert take you through the process.
Growth Hormones Banned by the NZ Poultry Industry
The use of growth hormones has been banned by our industry in New Zealand for more than 30 years.
Schools & Contests
The Chook Book
Poultry Scores Well in the Dietary Stakes
Protein is essential to the body, as it contains amino acids – the ‘building blocks’ of growth and repair.
Biosecurity Manual for NZ Meat Chicken Growers
PIANZ and the Ministry for Primary Industries (MPI) recently completed work on a new manual, Biosecurity Manual for NZ Meat Chicken Growers.
Who is PIANZ
PIANZ – the Poultry Industry Association of New Zealand – represents poultry farmers and companies. We work with scientists, vets and government to set standards and bring the highest quality meat to consumers.
Welcome to the PIANZ website
If you want to find out about poultry in New Zealand you are in the right place. Welcome to PIANZ where you can find out more about the poultry industry.
Keeping NZ Free of Avian Diseases
New Zealand is the only country in the world that is free from the major avian diseases. Michael Brooks explains how this is achieved.