Evaluation of alternative sanitation for hatching eggs Reducing microbial contamination on eggshells may help reduce bacterial infection in the developing embryos and...
Egg leaders recognised for sector dedication Global leaders in the egg sector have been recognised for their contributions to the industry.
Smart egg and poultry firms part of £20m digital programme Egg and poultry companies in the north west of England are among the first to be awarded a slice of a £20m...
Tesco Lotus: All eggs will have to be cage-free by 2028 By 2028, all eggs sold at Thailand’s retailer Tesco Lotus will come from layers that were kept in cage-free...
Business update August: What's new in the world of poultry? We’re keeping our finger on the pulse and bring you a comprehensive summary of the latest business updates from...
Linking on-farm hatching with higher welfare standards German broiler farmer Marco Steinz believes his decision to switch to on-farm hatching is helping him meet...
German farm reaches over 500 eggs using Dekalb Whites The first Dekalb White flock to reach over 500 eggs within 100 weeks in an organic system has been recorded on a...
Increasing vitamin D content of eggs Exposing poultry to UV light boosts vitamin D content in eggs and can help people suffering from brittle bones.
French companies scoop egg and poultry welfare awards French companies set the bar in this year’s Good Farm Animal Welfare Awards, scooping a number of accolades in...
Colombia: Detecting superbugs in poultry A team of scientists in Colombia are working with the Welcome Trust to reduce the levels of antibiotic-resistant...
What role for the dual-purpose chicken? Scientists have been looking to see if a dual-purpose chicken can in the future provide a viable alternative to...
Research shows egg consumption not linked to stroke risk Consuming one egg a day is not linked to an elevated risk of having a stroke, according to research carried out...
Poultry and eggs remain the major source of food... Poultry and eggs continue to cause substantial foodborne illnesses in the United States.
Managing egg size Balancing bird welfare with the public’s love affair with large eggs has prompted one company to produce an...
Laboratories able to quantify fipronil in eggs Tests to see if official control laboratories across the European Union are able to find fipronil in eggs have...
Row continues over eggs and cholesterol UK nutrition experts have challenged the conclusions of a recent US research paper linking egg consumption with...
An end to Brexit uncertainty could be in sight Export orders for British poultrymeat cancelled, the threat of tariff-free egg imports with no regard for...
Brexit dominating Britain’s agenda Anyone who has taken even a cursory glance at news in the UK since the beginning of 2019 will know that Brexit...
Poultry sector inherently innovative As 2018 draws to a close, it’s worth reflecting on the year past, and those that went before it.
Eggs’ role in ending protein poverty Eggs really have a great story to tell. Soaring in popularity in developed regions, few religious restrictions...
Train wreck in slow motion No less than 17 countries had to deal with tainted eggs originating from the Netherlands and Belgium recently,...
Clever marketing can lift your egg price Good marketing – and understanding shoppers’ minds – can often seem like a dark art. Fortunately the...
Veterinary concerns must outweigh economic concerns According to avian influenza experts, the bird flu carrying wild widgeons should be out of the largest part of...
Innovation: The driving force in modern poultry farming Without innovation it would be impossible to keep pace with the growing global demand for poultry products, meat...
Fish Oil and Eggs I understand there is considerable interest in adding high levels of fish oil to diets for laying hens as a...
Green Eggs Recently, I had a call from Mexico regarding a quite rare occurrence. Eggs started being green (slightly so, but...
Controlling Egg Size Recently, I was commissioned to provide an extensive review on how to increase egg size (weight) in laying hens...
Egg Quality - What do you think? Small, dirty, cracked, or misshaped eggs remain a constant loss of profitability in any modern commercial facility.
Don't forget eggs! Forgotten? Forget it, when eating more eggs the chance of forgetting something diminishes. That can be concluded...
Campaign - eat more chicken and eggs Poultry products, including chicken and egg products, contain high and good nutrition value and are an excellent...
Healthy news 'Eggs said to keep blood pressure down' was the title of a news item on www.WorldPoultry.net in February. It...
Current challenges of commercial poultry nutrition Poultry meat and egg production have increased considerably worldwide since 1970. The increase in the size of...
Matching trends to improve egg marketing Egg producer Sunny Queen Australia has aligned its marketing with 8 “mega-trends” to drive sales and improve its...
UK layer farm selling each egg themselves Daniël and Karen Hoeberichts take care of their egg sales themselves: a unique aspect of their biodynamic...
US duck farm competes for labour It’s an exciting era for the Metzer family from California who produce day old duck chicks and eggs that are...
Two years making a difference in the egg industry Tim Lambert is the chief executive of Egg Farmers of Canada, and for the past two years has also been chairman...
Cashing in on strong egg demand in Botswana Running a large pedigree Brahman beef herd in Botswana takes up a lot of time especially when Wayside Brahman...
Insect meal: Good for bird and eggs The animal feed sector is increasingly using alternative protein sources. In poultry, the use of insect meal to...
Accuracy improves hatching results In running a hatchery with a capacity of 2 million eggs a week, it is the small improvements that make all the...
McDonald’s influence on the supply chain The news that a third of McDonald’s eggs in its US supply chain are now sourced from cage-free systems just...
Interview: Pas Reform’s CEO "Improving the golden standard" Exactly 100 years ago hatchery automation started in the small Dutch village of Zeddam, at Pas Reform. Since...
Chick production: Important factors to consider Being at the core of day-old chick production, the hatchery needs to ensure that the best quality fertile eggs...
US poultry sector continues to thrive The US poultry industry continues to thrive, recording an 11% increase in economic output over the past 2 years.
Cage and free-range supplement each other About 60% of laying hens in France are kept in enriched cages. However, the market for cage eggs is shrinking....
Synthetic egg company partners with German poultry giant The past few years have seen egg farmers in Europe battling to keep up with consumer requirements. First battery...
Kazakhstan’s poultry undergoing strong production growth Kazakhstan aims to boost the domestic poultry meat production fourfold by 2027, as compared to the current level...
Using eggs in the fight against hunger Egg and nutrition leaders have reached out to the Food and Agriculture Organisation (FAO), highlighting the key...
High-tech broiler breeder units drive business forward DraperLAYERS organised a number of open days at a new broiler breeder unit on the outskirts of Exeter ahead of...
Is the fridge door the best place to keep eggs? What are the implications for eggs kept in the fridge door? Is there a better option?
Why is this egg stuck? This egg is stuck in the tray. How did this happen, what are the consequences and how can it be prevented?
Are these cracks fresh or old? If you see a crack on an egg, how do you determine its age? And how can you minimise them from occurring?
How do you get feathers on eggs? Why have these eggs got feathers on them and what is the impact on grading machines?
Why is this egg belt very full? The density of eggs on the egg belt is not constant throughout the laying cycle. So how do you avoid a situation...
Why is this abnormal egg on the house floor? This egg was laid late. How can this happen? And what can be done to prevent it?
Why are there stripes on these eggs? Stripes on the egg shell can mean a couple things. These stripes are hen footprints, find out what that means...
Why is this egg covered in blood? Eggs should not have blood them. This is what you can do to prevent it.
Why are upper laying nests cramped with hens? This is the reason most hens are in the upper laying nests.
Why are eggs in front of the nest box? If eggs in front of the nest box is a frequent occurrence, what is the cause and what can you do to prevent it?
The cause of soft shells Soft or shell-less eggs are not only messy, they indicate something is wrong.
When hens can't stand properly If hens are not fully able to stand, it could have one of these causes.