Layers

The changes to free-range egg marketing laws follow detailed consultations and will enable eggs to be labelled as free-range instead of barn when laying poultry throughout the duration of mandatory avian influenza housing measures. Photo: Canva

28-05 | News

Gains achieved for eggs farmers at Farm to Fork summit

Tom Elliott, founder and managing director of the Eggsell Marketing Cooperative, said he believes there is real momentum in white egg production. Photo: Canva

23-05 | News

Perspectives around the future of white eggs

Research shows that dietary supplementation with puerarin increases laying performance and egg quality. Photo: Koos Groenewold

20-05 | Article

Hens beyond peak laying period benefit from plant extract of Pueraria

The Omelette project wants to reach 3 main target groups: the laying hen sector, local authorities and the consumers. Photo: Canva

03-05 | News

European project aims at sustainable and resilient egg production

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 | 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 | News

Scotland wants ban on the use of cages for poultry

The combination of providing both verandas and natural daylight is designed to significantly improve bird welfare. Photo: Canva

26-03 | News

New laying hen welfare standards paused following industry criticism

Will Cadbury, Noble Foods added value business lead: “Our investment will really help to accelerate that by providing more eggs for more people on more occasions.” Photo: Noble Foods

06-03 | News

Egg business expansion looms as Noble Foods diversifies its offerings

A significant rise in the cost of production and the ongoing risk of avian influenza are major concerns for the UK poultry sector. Photo: Canva

26-02 | News

Will a quarter of British egg producers quit the sector?

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