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Betaine is widely used as a feed additive in pigs, poultry and fish production and scientists believe it could complement programmes to improve bone quality in laying hens that are at risk of osteoporosis. Photo: Hans Prinsen
19-03-2021 | News

Feed additive helps strengthen bones in laying hens

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12-03-2021 | News

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The British Egg Industry Council argues that workers should be vaccinated early to ensure the industry has the resources to maintain a consistent supply of food. Photo: Henk Riswick
10-02-2021 | News

Call to prioritise egg production workforce for Covid vaccination

Fresh chicken meat is the largest single source of campylobacteriosis in the country. Photo: Eiliv-Sonas Aceron
02-02-2021 | News

Call to tackle Campylobacter in New Zealand

The outbreak of bird flu in Asia comes as Europe suffers its worst bird flu outbreak in years. Photo: Keith Evans
28-01-2021 | News

Asian poultry farmers battling against bird flu

A rebound in demand coupled with modest feed prices will help enable poultry players to post healthy profits. Photo: Timolina
14-01-2021 | News

India’s poultry sector set for revival

A 3-mile protection zone has been set up around the farm near Clough in County Antrim by the Department of Agriculture in Northern Ireland. Photo: Mark Pasveer
07-01-2021 | News

Bird flu detected in a Northern Ireland commercial flock

One of the first farms to use lasers to scare wild birds was based in the UK, but the method was quickly introduced in the Netherlands too. Photo: Chris McCullough
30-12-2020 | Article

AI prevention and innovative biosecurity measures

St Ewe farms supplies 100 Tesco supermarkets, as well as smaller retailers and farm shops, with its omega-3-enriched Super Eggs. Photo: John Portlock
25-12-2020 | Article

Omega-3 from algae for nutritious eggs