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RSPCA Assured has further extended its current pause on the introduction of new standards. Photo: Canva
10-05-2024 | News

Further pause in introduction of new standards for laying hens

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

In 2021, the Commission committed to introduce legislative proposals for an EU ban on caged farming before the end of 2023. Photo: Canva
02-04-2024 | News

European Commission defends delays in overhauling animal welfare legislation

A diet rich in vitamin D will mean more vitamin D present in the eggs a hen lays. Photo: Canva
01-03-2024 | News

Cracking the code to preserving vitamin D in eggs

New veranda and natural daylight requirements for free-range and barn hens is being proposed. Photo: Canva
09-02-2024 | News

Amendments made to RSPCAs new laying hen welfare standards

Photo: Canva
15-01-2024 | News

Egg hub business model next step for IEF in Sub-Saharan Africa

Egg farmers shun avian influenza vaccination strategy
15-01-2024 | Article

Egg farmers shun avian influenza vaccination strategy