Layers

Research shows that dietary supplementation with puerarin increases laying performance and egg quality. Photo: Koos Groenewold

20-05-2024 | Article

Hens beyond peak laying period benefit from plant extract of Pueraria

The Omelette project wants to reach 3 main target groups: the laying hen sector, local authorities and the consumers. Photo: Canva

03-05-2024 | News

European project aims at sustainable and resilient egg production

New research shows that 4% or 6% dietary supplementation of stevia residue improves the productivity and gut health of laying hens. Photo: Ton Kastermans

30-04-2024 | Article

Stevia shown to improve productivity and gut health of layers

Agriculture minister Jim Fairlie: “We want to improve the welfare of laying hens to ensure their confinement does not negatively impact their normal behaviours." Photo: Canva

15-04-2024 | News

Scotland wants ban on the use of cages for poultry

The combination of providing both verandas and natural daylight is designed to significantly improve bird welfare. Photo: Canva

26-03-2024 | News

New laying hen welfare standards paused following industry criticism

Will Cadbury, Noble Foods added value business lead: “Our investment will really help to accelerate that by providing more eggs for more people on more occasions.” Photo: Noble Foods

06-03-2024 | News

Egg business expansion looms as Noble Foods diversifies its offerings

A significant rise in the cost of production and the ongoing risk of avian influenza are major concerns for the UK poultry sector. Photo: Canva

26-02-2024 | News

Will a quarter of British egg producers quit the sector?

Diseases often have a severe impact on egg quality, hence the need for biosecurity, vaccination and veterinary control.

23-02-2024 | Article

Practical approaches for optimum egg quality

Avian influenza

Gordon Hickman, head of the Department for Environment, Food & Rural Affairs’ (Defra) exotic disease control division, said that while the 2025/6 season had seen substantial losses, the decision to put in housing measures much earlier than in previous years seems to have successful. Photo: Supplied

28-05 | News

Meeting the ongoing challenge of avian influenza in the UK

The government is working together with the poultry sector on a plan to make vaccination against avian influenza mandatory for laying hen farms. Image created with the help of AI.

27-05 | News

Dutch government moves towards mandatory avian influenza vaccination