Layer breeding for the future

Egg production and consumption around the globe has grown tremendously in recent decades and will remain on the increase. This demands modern and high productive breeds, which can perform under various circumstances and conditions. Layer selection on both practical, as well as on genetic traits is needed to reach this goal. By Prof. Dr. Rudolf Preisinger, Lohmann Tierzucht, Cuxhaven, Germany The world population passed the seven billion mark two years ago and continues to increase at