layers

Hendrix Genetics, headquartered in Boxmeer, North Brabant, in the Netherlands, is a global player in layer poultry genetics. It holds several well-known chicken brands including Babcock, Hisex and Dekalb. Photo: Hendrix Genetics
05-09-2025 | News

Hendrix Genetics makes strategic investment to strengthen R&D capabilities

These hatched brown layer hens were in-ovo sex determined by Cheggy technology. Photo: NestFresh
29-08-2025 | News

NestFresh’s Humanely Hatched programme sets new standard

She said: “The Dekalb White birds, hatched by Joice and Hill, are remarkably robust and have presented noticeably fewer challenges. Photo: Supplied
12-08-2025 | News

Joice and Hill Dekalb 500 White Egg club continues to grow

Simon Day, farm manager at Noble Foods’ largest rearing farm. Photo: Supplied
07-07-2025 | News

Pullet flock rearer celebrates 70th flock

In nature, layers have the tendency to prevent heat stress, whereas in more intensive production systems they need some support to cope with heat. Photo: Koos Groenewold
07-07-2025 | Article

Supporting layer productivity in hot climates by adding organic acids to water

Cage-free countdown: UK retailers face 2025 deadline
04-07-2025 | News

Cage-free countdown: UK retailers face 2025 deadline

While the vast majority of food corporations have agreed to remove cages from their egg supply chains, others have been slower to change. Photo: Canva
26-06-2025 | News

Global investigation uncovers widespread abuse in industrial egg farms

Jimmy Smith was a successful investment banker for many years but decided to become a farmer, which he said he really enjoys. Photos: Henk Riswick
23-06-2025 | Article

Former investment banker builds thriving farming business in Scotland

In terms of production and egg quality, the Hy-Line Brown strain stood out. Photo: Michel Zoeter
19-06-2025 | News

Breeds better suited to cage-free production