Layers

Garlic extract supplementation improved the immunity response of layer chicks by inhibiting microbial infections and inflammation. Photo: Ulrike Mai

13-12-2022 | News

A study determines the response of layer chicks to garlic

More might need to be done to help hard-pressed producers. Photo: Koos Groenewold

08-12-2022 | News

Calls for investigation into egg supply chain as retailers dig deep

Photo: Raimondas Lapinskas

01-12-2022 | News

Tajikistan: surge in egg prices despite rising production

Austrian hatcheries agreed with the government and NGOs that day-old layer males serve a purpose as predator feed. Photo: Henk Riswick

29-11-2022 | Article

Making the case for culling day-old layer males

Compassion in World Farming has welcomed the results of its latest Egg Track report, which show that In the past year, several major companies have made new global cage-free commitments. Photo: Finn Mund

24-11-2022 | News

Global companies continue to move towards cage-free systems

Festive packaging launched by Noble Foods

23-11-2022 | News

Festive packaging launched by Noble Foods

With birds being moved indoors, it is important for producers to recognise that the bird’s environment had changed, along with their routine, while their health status was under increased pressure. Photo: Blaž

16-11-2022 | News

Advice for UK free-range egg producers facing bird flu threat

Photo: Henrique S. Ruzzon

14-11-2022 | Article

Beta testing new National Environmental Sustainability Tool

Photo: Alina Bordunova

31-10-2022 | News

War pushes egg prices in Ukraine to record heights

Changes in bodyweight and body composition throughout the animal’s lifespan are most important as these parameters closely correlate with sexual maturity. Photo: Vladimir Salman

18-10-2022 | Article

Early feeding for layer chicks

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