Layers

The rapid adoption of computer-based systems does not allow for careful consideration of cyber security systems. Photo: Ronald Hissink

11-01-2021 | News

Poultry farmers given advice on cyber security

Farm accountants Andersons believe that while barn production could grow from its current 3% to 10% of the market by 2025, in most cases free-range may become the commodity egg offering. Photo: Ton Kastermans

06-01-2021 | News

New report highlights mixed future for UK poultry sector

At the Crawley farm different measures are taken to keep the birds happy during the housing orders. Photo: Phill Crawley

04-01-2021 | News

Maintaining bird welfare during AI housing measures

Eggs from hens on pasture have a higher concentration of vitamins A and E. Photo: Chris McCullough

16-12-2020 | Article

Selling free-range eggs online

Costco will continue to increase the percentage of cage free produced eggs over time, with a goal of eventually getting to 100%. Photo: Henk Riswick

09-12-2020 | News

Costco to ban the use of cages in its global supply chain

Photo: Mark Pasveer

07-12-2020 | News

EuroTier innovation awards: poultry products win silver

Photo: Jordan Kastrinsky, Soos

03-12-2020 | News

Soos wins Grow-NY competition US$1 million grand prize

To meet the growing demand, China will have to implement a significant transition in its egg production systems. Photo: Henk Riswick

02-12-2020 | News

China playing catch up with West’s cage-free egg production

With the increasing trend towards fitness in younger generations there is a great opportunity for eggs as a natural alternative to food supplement products. Photo: Hans Banus

02-12-2020 | Article

Opportunities for the egg industry remain untapped

Photo: Engelen Farm

01-12-2020 | Article

Angel Eggs turn to data management for success

Avian influenza

A study has uncovered specific regions across 9 different areas of the chicken genome where genetic variations appeared to play a role in helping protect chickens from bird flu outbreaks. Photo: Canva

22-11 | News

Genetic clues could help breed chickens resilient to bird flu

Bird flu was detected at a layer farm in the Netherlands. Photo: Bert Jansen

18-11 | News

Avian influenza rears its head all over Europe