Layers

Neurobiological mechanisms for measuring day length regulate reproduction in turkeys and provide a seasonal window when the bird can reproduce. Photo: Bert Jansen

08-09-2021 | Article

Boosting turkey reproductive output

The plant-based eggs are designed to be an easy substitute for traditional eggs, like scrambled eggs. Photo: Nabati Foods

03-09-2021 | News

New plant-based liquid egg patented

CPF has applied the European cage-free standard at Wang Somboon farm. The closed chicken house has a low stocking density of 7 laying hens/sqm compared with the general standard of a maximum of 9 hens/sqm. Photo: CPF

03-09-2021 | Article

CP Foods revs up cage-free production

Jon Krahn's family started egg farming in 1951 and expanded their business to broiler and turkey production. Photo: Sandy McKellar

01-09-2021 | Interview

Different ways to farm eggs

GCAW s Laying Hen Welfare Group has identified the procurement of cage-free processed egg ingredients as a key challenge in meting global cage-free egg commitments. Photo: Misset

31-08-2021 | News

Consultation on procurement of cage-free processed eggs

From January to May of 2021, egg production in Ukraine dropped by as much as 25%, causing a temporary shortage in the domestic market. Photo: Ton Kastermans

23-08-2021 | News

Production decline drives up eggs prices in Ukraine

Hans Hoogeveen, UN Ambassador of the Netherlands, emphasised the importance that everyone has access to affordable protein from a range of animal and plant-based sources. Photo: Roel Dijkstra

12-08-2021 | News

Role of eggs highlighted at UN Food Conference

Access to the range is mandatory in organic production, however, not all hens dare to venture out into the open. Photo: Peter Roek

11-08-2021 | Article

FreeBirds project advances organic production

In this study four nest box designs were offered in a relative preference test. We used a plastic control nest, a plastic nest with a partition to divide the nest into two areas offering some seclusion, a plastic nest with a ventilator underneath to create air flow inside the nest to mimic a drafty nest, and a wooden nest. Photo: Anne van den Oever

04-08-2021 | Article

Broiler breeders prefer wooden nests

Engagement with producers is vital, as it signals a commitment to transition towards a cage-free supply. Photo: Henk Riswick

02-08-2021 | News

Sustainability lessons from the hospitality sector

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