Upgrading Hen Housing: Latest Developments in Europe
At the recent International Egg Commission (IEC) meeting in Vancouver, a panel of experts discussed the future of enriched colony systems and other alternatives to conventional cages for laying hens in the EU.

A Guide to On-Farm Processing for Organic Producers: Table Eggs
The Kerr Center has published a new book Farm Made: A Guide to On-Farm Processing for Organic Producers, which offers advice on four example enterprises, one of which is table eggs. The chapter is written by Anne Fanatico and George Kuepper.

New Opportunities for Small Flock Poultry Producers
Casey Ritz, Extension Poultry Scientist at the University of Georgia explains how small-scale producers can target or customise their production and marketing to capitalise on growing consumer trends in the July issue of the University's Poultry ...

Comparative Assessment of Layer Hen Welfare in New Zealand
The highlights of a recent report into hen welfare in New Zealand are summarised by Jackie Linden, editor of ThePoultrySite. The science-based study was conducted by Hugh Black and Neil Christensen, and it has been welcomed by the Egg Producers Federation...

Carcass and Meat Quality of Organic Broilers
Organic production system seems to be a good alternative method, due to good quality carcass and meat. However, a higher level of TBA-RS in the muscle was found than for indoor-reared broilers, according to this summary from the Leopold Center for Sustainable...

Production Systems and Fatty Acid Composition of Chicken Breast
In this study summarised by the Leopold Center for Sustainable Agriculture at Iowa State University, organic products were significantly different and less nutritionally desirable in lipid composition than the two standard chickens. Dietary supplementation...

Treatment of a Field Case of Spirochaetosis with Tiamulin
Burch and his co-authors report the successful treatment of a field case in the UK of avian intestinal spirochaetosis caused by Brachyspira pilosicoli with tiamulin.

Organic Poultry Production in the US: Record-Keeping and Economics
Organic Poultry Production in the United States was published by ATTRA in 2008. It discusses organic husbandry including living conditions, health, genetics and origin, feed and processing as specified under the livestock requirements of the...

US Organic Poultry Production: Origin of Birds & Genetics
Organic Poultry Production in the United States was published by ATTRA in 2008. It discusses organic husbandry including living conditions, health, genetics and origin, feed and processing as specified under the livestock requirements of the...

Organic Poultry Production in the United States
Organic Poultry Production in the United States was written by Dr Anne Fanatico and published by ATTRA in 2008. It discusses organic husbandry including living conditions, health, genetics and origin, feed and processing as specified under the...

Which Breed of Chicken Should I Put in my Backyard Flock?
The extension poultry scientists at the University of Georgia offer advice on the characteristics of the most popular breeds for backyard flocks in the January 2009 issue of the University's Backyard Poultry Tip.

Sherwood Farms Changes from Cage to Free-Range
Free-range egg farmers, Andrew and James Parker, talk about their new free-range egg unit, and their decision to opt for multi-tier housing for rearing and laying.

Organic Poultry Production in the US: Feed Issues
Organic Poultry Production in the United States was published by ATTRA in 2008. It discusses organic husbandry including living conditions, health, genetics and origin, feed and processing as specified under the livestock requirements of the...

Organic Poultry Production in the US: Health Issues
Organic Poultry Production in the United States was published by ATTRA in 2008. It discusses organic husbandry including living conditions, health, genetics and origin, feed and processing as specified under the livestock requirements of the...

Organic Poultry Production in the United States - Living Conditions and Housing
In organic poultry production systems, birds are raised without cages in housing that allows outdoor access, are fed organic feed and managed with proactive practices and natural treatments. Organic Poultry Production in the United States was...