Egg yolks enhanced, high-oleic peanuts fed to laying hens Researchers in the United States have found that feeding high-oleic peanuts to laying hens enhances egg yolks...
Bill Gates poultry drive making waves across the globe Moves by Microsoft co-founder and philanthropist Bill Gates to end poverty through the provision of poultry...
Congo: Self-sufficiency in poultry production hindered Self-sufficiency in poultry and egg production around one of Africa’s largest cities is being hindered by a...
Egg disinfection protocols in poultry An egg spray disinfection practice can reduce the risk of transmission via the eggshell of E.coli from breeders...
Grant to fight against Newcastle Disease in Africa Ways to tackle virulent outbreaks of Newcastle Disease in Africa are being further explored thanks to a $5m...
California: Green light to make cage free hens a state law Voters in California have given the thumbs up to plans to make cage-free hens a state law by 2022.
Using eggs in fight against hunger and malnutrition Egg and nutrition leaders have written to the Food and Agriculture Organisation (FAO), highlighting the key role...
Investment grows in technology to solve male chick culling Industrial company Evonik has become the latest firm to provide investment support to the poultry sector’s bid...
Hendrix Genetics: More than just genetics Blockchain, artificial intelligence, robotics, senor and vision technologies, the internet of things… technology...
SEA: Growing interest in cage free egg production Dozens of farmers from across South East Asia (SEA) have attended the region’s first dedicated workshop on cage...
World Egg Day - Protein for Life Promoting eggs as a source of the highest quality protein is the key focus for World Egg Day, which takes place...
Cobb one step closer to the Chinese market Moves to supply Cobb genetics to far Eastern markets are in the pipeline following a decision by the New Zealand...
Global egg industry adopts formal position on... Egg industry leaders have adopted a formal position on antimicrobial resistance at their recent Global...
Egg Track report: EU countries meeting 2025 cage-free goals Progress made by European countries in meeting their 2025 cage-free egg commitments have been documented for the...
Egg industry commits to UN Sustainable Development Goals Egg industry leaders have announced that the industry is to work in partnership with the United Nations to...
European Commission registers "End the Cage Age" initiative Animal welfare organisations received a boost to their “End the Cage Age” campaign after the European Commission...
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...
Current Challenges of the Poultry Industry Poultry meat and egg production have shown a considerable increase since 1970. The increase in the size of the...
Egg Yolk Antibodies; an Alternative to Antibiotics? Antimicrobials have been used in the poultry industry for growth promotion, disease prevention, and treatment...
Caution over Salmonella Surveillance Concerned over the persistence of egg-borne Salmonella infection in consumers, UK and EU authorities intend to...
Russian egg industry struggles Russia’s egg industry’s net profit dropped by $ 254 million in 2017, as the wholesale prices on the domestic...
Preventing keel bone damage According to experts from all over Europe, keel bone damage is a multifactorial problem in laying hens. A...
US: Egg recall following Salmonella outbreak Cage free large eggs are being recalled by a US-based company due to a potential contamination of Salmonella.
Cost differential between cage-free laying systems Moving hens into cage-free environments involves additional costs and new challenges, but egg producers can...
Research: How a chicken makes a good egg Nanostructures and a binding protein create a shell strong enough to protect a chick but soft enough for it to...
Egg sexing close to market The race to bring egg sexing tech to market is extremely close. Different technologies are being developed in...
Challenges for egg producers in the Middle East Diseases, shell quality and mycotoxins – just a few of the challenges that egg producers in the Middle East face.
Epigenetics for more efficient broilers When broiler breeders are confronted with a lifetime of protein restriction, their offspring grow at least...
Welfare versus natural behaviour: A fine balance Colony egg systems are often considered lower welfare, but by some measures can offer birds easier access to...
Egg crisis almost sparked a revolution in Iran Iran has lost 21 million birds due to outbreaks of the highly pathogenic avian influenza (AI) since the...
Young chick feeding for optimal gut health Early nutrition in chicks is important in order to meet their needs for initial fast growth rates as well as the...
The case for extending free-range laying cycles Free range egg producers have been looking at the case for longer laying cycles for their birds. Poultry World...
Exciting products from IPPE 2018 While the annual IPPE trade show is a great way for big companies to showcase their latest launches, it is also...
Mixing feed for more tailored layer rations More egg producers are switching from bought-in feed to tailored, home-mixed rations which can offer a greater...
Managing free-range layers during a housing order Last year free-range birds across the UK were forcibly housed to mitigate the risk of commercial flocks’...
Indian poultry producers cash in Even as the Indian government is considering rolling back its plan of implementing a ban on the sale of cattle...
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.