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European Regulation 1/2005 specifically prohibits lifting or dragging animals by their legs, as it is considered to cause unnecessary pain or suffering. This prohibition applies to all vertebrate animals, including poultry, during transport and related operations. Photo: Ton Kastermans Photography
28-03-2025 | News

Changes proposed to poultry catching and handling in the UK

In a study, ‘Effects of genetic strain, stocking density, and age on broiler behavior’, a larger percentage of slow-growing broilers were observed standing, walking and preening while more conventional broilers sat in a lateral posture. Photo: Koos Groenewold
27-03-2025 | News

Study: Behaviour differences linked to broiler growth rates

Federal action has been taken to reduce egg prices in the US. The US$$1 billion plan includes 5 areas of action. Photo: Canva
26-03-2025 | News

US: egg prices drop but recovery to pre-2024 levels remains uncertain

On 17 March 2025 in Rome, Italy, FAO deputy director-general Godfrey Magwenzi updated FAO members on avian influenza. Photo: FAO/Cristiano Minichiello
25-03-2025 | News

FAO appeals for stronger action against the spread of H5N1

Some 4.46 billion eggs were produced in Kazakhstan last year, which is 1.2% up compared with 2023. Photo: Bert Jansen
24-03-2025 | News

Kazakhstan to ban egg imports

Photo: Canva
21-03-2025 | News

Chicken becomes the most popular meat in France

Photo: Henk Riswick
20-03-2025 | News

Light spectrum and intensity preferences of broilers

Professor Ian Dunn of The Roslin Institute recently presented a genetic perspective on improving bone quality. Photo: Mark Pasveer
18-03-2025 | News

Using genetics to improve the skeletal health of laying hens

The egg market in Poland has experienced major price turbulence due to the outbreaks of bird flu and Newcastle diseases. Photo: Bert Jansen
17-03-2025 | News

Poland’s egg industry rebounds despite raging bird flu

In the US, some grocery stores are limiting purchases while some restaurants are applying surcharges for meals that include eggs. Photo: Bert Jansen
14-03-2025 | News

Egg crisis: US faces high prices, shortages and smuggling amid tariff battle