Russian egg industry in a state of crisis A sharp drop in wholesale prices on the Russian egg market has driven most companies below the profitability...
Trinidad and Tobago concerned over poultry imports An emphasis was placed on the importance of the poultry sector in meeting local demand in Trinidad and Tobago at...
UK egg industry urges supermarkets to stop importing eggs More than 25,000 people have signed a petition set up by British Lion Egg processors calling on UK supermarkets...
Poultry meat holds steady in Canada in 2020 Disruptions resulting from the Covid-19 pandemic led to the first drop in Canadian poultry meat production in a...
Protests cause chicken and egg shortage on Colombian market Protests against Colombian president Ivan Duque have led to blocked roads, affecting poultry production and...
Government urged to protect UK poultry producer standards Standards of imported and domestically produced eggs in the UK need to be equal under new trade agreements drawn...
Russia mulls plans to replace hatching eggs imports from EU The Russian government plans to support the domestic production of hatching eggs to replace restricted imports...
FAO signs MOU with Egyptian poultry industry To develop the production and sustainability of the local poultry industry in Egypt, the FAO and the country’s...
UK returns to 100% in-person assurance assessments As Covid-19 restrictions eased, a leading UK farm assurance scheme notified poultry members it will return to...
Plans to launch vegan eggs in Europe this year Food-tech brand Eat Just plans to launch its vegan egg alternative across Europe by the end of the year.
Ukraine’s largest egg producer greatly decreases production Avangard experienced a twofold decline in egg production over the past year. Company owner Oleg Bakhmatyuk...
Opportunity for expansion of Namibia’s poultry sector The Namibian poultry industry was severely affected Covid-19 restrictions, but there is still ample opportunity...
Exploring prebiotics to revolutionise gut health in chickens Poultry nutritionist Dr Natalie Morgan investigates if the use of prebiotics in layer diets can improve chicken...
Poultry producers lead the way on global animal welfare According to the latest annual Business Benchmark on Farm Animal Welfare (BBFAW) report, poultry producers lead...
Sluggish growth anticipated for Japanese poultry Chicken meat production in Japan this year is projected to remain flat from 2020.
Vietnam’s poultry sector eyes export market Poultry meat and eggs have met the demand from the Vietnamese population of 100 million people, and the country...
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...
US farm pushing forward free-range egg sales One company at the forefront of the free-range movement tells Poultry World how it does business.
Unlocking the value of sustainable business practices Egg producers need more sustainability guidance to measure and track their carbon footprint on their own farm.
Omega-3 from algae for nutritious eggs Fish oil is a traditional source of omega-3, but due to limited global annual production, there is a deficit. A...
Selling free-range eggs online When New-Zealand free-range layer farmer Bruce Greig was faced with a drop in demand duet o Covid-19, he started...
Opportunities for the egg industry remain untapped Emphasising on healthy living and nutrition among consumers brings a big opportunity for the egg sector,...
Angel Eggs turn to data management for success When it comes to running a breeder farm, brothers Twan and Jeroen Engelen know every trick in the book.
Reducing food waste by half by 2030 3 years ago, WRAP reached an agreement with a number of key poultry and pig companies to encourage them to...
Sex reassignment in the egg Israeli start-up Soos has developed a technique to alter the sex of embryos from male to female in the hatchery...
How to prevent floor eggs? Besides causing serious back ache, floor eggs cut into farm profits as well. You cannot sell floor eggs as first...
Regenerative farming with innovative Eggmobile concept On Angus MacIntosh’s farm, chickens are housed in Eggmobiles and are moved daily to live off the land.
How to get egg shell colour right? The colour of the egg shell is genetically determined and therefore strain specific. Yet, within a flock you...
How to ensure yolk colour? The ideal yolk colour doesn’t exist, because it is heavily influenced by consumer preference.
How to identify and act upon egg abnormalities? Eggs come in different varieties and sizes, but only the perfect table egg sells at a premium.
Israeli start-up Soos tackles culling of male chicks Israeli start-up Soos developed a technique to alter the sex of embryos from male to female in the hatchery.
Strong demand for mixed day-old chicks in South Africa The coronavirus lockdown in South Africa really brought the country to a halt. However, for South African...
A healthy demand for poultry meat and eggs in Turkey In 2020, chicken meat production is expected to grow 2.8% to 2.2 million metric tonnes and is expected to...
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.