Best practice, research and innovations in managing layers sustainably

In focus

Global challenge to rebalance poultry production

9 Nov 2020

The shift to at-home food consumption has had a dramatic impact on poultry because of its high dependence on the food service industry

Highlights from the 2020 Quality and Welfare Egg China Summit

16 Oct 2020

The 2020 Quality and Welfare Egg China Summit, co-sponsored by FAI Farm, China Animal Health and Food Safety Alliance (CAFA) and IQC, was successfully held in Shanghai on October 15. The Summit received strong support fr…

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Oxair develops humane euthanasia method for spent layers

30 Sep 2020

Oxair has used their gas separation expertise to develop a unique nitrogen-based system to humanely euthanise spent egg layers.

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Emerging research suggests that eggs could provide a key protein source in the diets of older people

28 Sep 2020

A recently published study outlines how eggs can prevent muscle decline and improve the diets of older people.

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News

World Antimicrobial Awareness Week – a fresh focus on AMR

27 Nov 2020

Amid many global challenges, antimicrobial resistance (AMR) has been demoted on the priority list, despite being an escalating global health threat

Aviagen Asia Pacific hosts virtual training seminars for customers during COVID-19 pandemic

26 Nov 2020 Sponsored

Between Nov. 4 and 13, Aviagen® Asia Pacific hosted its annual Seminars: Arbor Acres® Training Seminar Asia (AATSA), Indian River® Training Academy (IRTA) and Ross® Asia Training Seminar (RATS). In normal times, the team…

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Beijing’s Xinfadi market suspends sales on fears of coronavirus transmission

26 Nov 2020

Beijing’s Xinfadi market, which was linked to a COVID-19 outbreak in June, has suspended sales and storage of cold-chain goods and aquatic products.

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Hot off the press – Latest Aviagen Brief on importance of nutrition on egg shell quality in broiler breeders

26 Nov 2020 Sponsored

Aviagen® has just released a Brief entitled, “The importance of nutrition on egg shell quality in broiler breeders.”

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OIE reports cases of H5N8 bird flu in Croatia

26 Nov 2020

The World Organisation for Animal Health (OIE) has reported an outbreak of highly pathogenic H5N8 avian influenza on a farm in northern Croatia.

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More news

Flock management

Managing fully beaked flocks

19 Nov 2020 Sponsored

Due to changes in customer sentiment, restrictions on beak treatment practices have been introduced in some countries an…

Evonik launches probiotic for chickens as effervescent tablet

19 Nov 2020 Sponsored

Evonik's Animal Nutrition business line is launching Ecobiol® Fizz, the first probiotic for chicken in effervescent tabl…

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Glowlit feed market trends November 18th 2020

19 Nov 2020 Sponsored

This week's Feed Additive Focus, brought to you by Glowlit, takes a look at the latest price changes in DL-Methionine ht…

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The next generation of water-soluble probiotics, providing a possible alternative to AGPs

17 Nov 2020 Sponsored

Antibiotics have been used for decades as growth promoters (AGPs), and they continue to be employed in many countries de…

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South Korea bans free-range poultry through February 2021 on bird flu concerns

24 Nov 2020

South Korea announced a ban on free-range chickens and ducks until early 2021 as it struggles to contain an outbreak of avian influenza.…

EU citizens' "End the Cage Age" initiative moves forward

6 Nov 2020

The European Commission has received the "End the Cage Age" citizens' initiative, moving it closer to implementation.

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Welsh government sees key opportunity to protect farm animals

3 Nov 2020

The RSPCA says that a post-Brexit subsidy scheme that incentivises improved animal welfare outcomes could help millions of farm animals in Wales.…

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Natura Primus aviary: “The first batch was great!”

30 Oct 2020 Sponsored

“The first batch was great!” The Glicksman family – father Yona and his sons Benny and Moshe – from Gedera, 50 kilometre…

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UK's farm antibiotic reduction targets must be paired with meaningful higher poultry welfare

23 Nov 2020

Humane League UK highlights the link between improved poultry welfare practices and decreased antibiotic use.

New report alleges that the USDA is turning a blind eye to animal abuse at large poultry plants

23 Nov 2020

A new report from the Animal Welfare Institute (AWI) finds that the USDA's oversight of large slaughterhouses is lacking, leading to widespread mistreatment of birds. …

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UK halves veterinary sales of antibiotics in five years

23 Nov 2020

New data on antibiotic sales show that UK farmers and veterinarians have been working together to use antibiotics responsibly.…

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Welsh government sees key opportunity to protect farm animals

3 Nov 2020

The RSPCA says that a post-Brexit subsidy scheme that incentivises improved animal welfare outcomes could help millions of farm animals in Wales.…

Egg layers

In focus

Global challenge to rebalance poultry production

Highlights from the 2020 Quality and Welfare Egg China Summit

Oxair develops humane euthanasia method for spent layers

Emerging research suggests that eggs could provide a key protein source in the diets of older people

News

World Antimicrobial Awareness Week – a fresh focus on AMR

Aviagen Asia Pacific hosts virtual training seminars for customers during COVID-19 pandemic

Beijing’s Xinfadi market suspends sales on fears of coronavirus transmission

Hot off the press – Latest Aviagen Brief on importance of nutrition on egg shell quality in broiler breeders

OIE reports cases of H5N8 bird flu in Croatia

Flock management

Managing fully beaked flocks

Evonik launches probiotic for chickens as effervescent tablet

Glowlit feed market trends November 18th 2020

The next generation of water-soluble probiotics, providing a possible alternative to AGPs

Production types

South Korea bans free-range poultry through February 2021 on bird flu concerns

EU citizens' "End the Cage Age" initiative moves forward

Welsh government sees key opportunity to protect farm animals

Natura Primus aviary: “The first batch was great!”

Layer welfare

UK's farm antibiotic reduction targets must be paired with meaningful higher poultry welfare

New report alleges that the USDA is turning a blind eye to animal abuse at large poultry plants

UK halves veterinary sales of antibiotics in five years

Welsh government sees key opportunity to protect farm animals