IEC conference: Avian influenza and welfare

Egg industry leaders came together at the International Egg Commission conference in Lisbon at a time of crisis. A global threat called avian influenza was foremost on everyone’s mind. That, and the ongoing animal welfare discussion around beak-trimming and male layer chicks, were the main focuses of the meeting. Chairman Cesar de Anda opened the meeting with his vision: “I’m dreaming of a situation where the egg is the most important food stuff in nourishing the world’s population. Our