Poultry

Diseases often have a severe impact on egg quality, hence the need for biosecurity, vaccination and veterinary control.

23-02 | Article

Practical approaches for optimum egg quality

Researchers investigated the effects of classical music on broilers under different stocking densities. Photo: Canva

23-02 | News

Could classical music impact broiler welfare?

Numerous retailers in the UK have adopted lower stocking rates in recent years. Photo: Ton Kastermans Fotografie

16-02 | News

Major UK retailer lowers stocking density of own brand chicken

Enrichment possibilities vary widely, adding platforms and ramps keeps the birds mobile. Photo: Jan Willem Schouten

14-02 | Article

Pros and cons of pen enrichment for broilers

The highest average transition to cage-free eggs in Europe was 80%, while in the US it was 73% and in the Asia-Pacific (APAC) region the figure was 57%. Photo: Canva

10-02 | News

Calls for EU legislators to ban cages for layers

New veranda and natural daylight requirements for free-range and barn hens is being proposed. Photo: Canva

09-02 | News

Amendments made to RSPCAs new laying hen welfare standards

The Williamsborg farm was converted from pigs to broilers in 2015, making it a modern, up-to-date operation.

08-02 | Article

No demand for slower-growing broilers in Denmark

To be able to use the OVM-knockout chicken egg as food, it will be necessary to evaluate its safety in future research projects.

01-02 | Article

Eliminating the major egg allergen ovomucoid in chickens

Farm Visits

25-01-2022 | Article

‘Exploring a niche with smoked eggs’

21-07-2021 | Article

Farm report: Desperate times call for desperate measures

24-05-2021 | Article

US farm pushing forward free-range egg sales

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