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FAI Farms said Flockwise was looking to help address some of the key health and welfare challenges in laying hen flocks. Photo: Peter Roek
08-05 | News

Partners advance animal welfare with real-time data and sound analysis

Constant monitoring is required to correctly formulate diets to meet the nutritional requirements of laying hens. Photo: Frank Uijlenbroek
29-04 | News

Alternative proteins to drive net zero egg production

Gary Ford from the British Free Range Egg Producers Association: “We welcome the fact that nearly 18 months after the RSPCA amended laying hen welfare standards were announced that the new standards have been finalised.” Photo: Henk Riswick
24-04 | News

Changes to RSPCA’s Laying Hen Standards confirmed

Finnish laying hen farm – growing production together
21-04 | Article

Finnish laying hen farm – growing production together

Professor Ian Dunn of The Roslin Institute recently presented a genetic perspective on improving bone quality. Photo: Mark Pasveer
18-03 | News

Using genetics to improve the skeletal health of laying hens

The egg market in Poland has experienced major price turbulence due to the outbreaks of bird flu and Newcastle diseases. Photo: Bert Jansen
17-03 | News

Poland’s egg industry rebounds despite raging bird flu

Planton Farms co-founder Dr Annie Rayner said dual-purpose birds are more likely to be more robust. Photo: Jan Willem van Vliet
07-03 | News

Could dual-purpose poultry improve welfare and ecological outcomes?

While initially launched as a voluntary scheme, the Lion Training Passport became compulsory for British Lion-registered farms in 2021. Photo: Bert Jansen
25-02 | News

Hen welfare training scheme celebrates 5th birthday

The insight gathered from a survey will highlight the benefits and challenges of managing whiter laying breeds. Photo: Ronald Hissink
20-02 | News

Laying Hen Welfare Forum launches white bird feedback survey