Best practice, research and innovations in managing layers sustainably

In focus

2021 IPPE: Effects of proprietary feed brands on principle egg attributes

11 Feb 2021

New research using proprietary feed brands shows their impact of the principal attributes of eggs

How to make positive changes to the microbiome of animals

8 Feb 2021

Niel Baxter, a researcher with Elanco Animal Health, explains how changing the microbiome of animals can improve their performance.

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Expertise in new Cobb Broiler Breeder Management Guide helps customers optimize flock performance

21 Jan 2021 Sponsored

The new Cobb Broiler Breeder Management Guide includes expanded, updated, and newly added technical expertise in broiler breeder production management to help customers succeed. The company’s latest recommendations in th…

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Jamesway showcases energy efficient fans

19 Jan 2021 Sponsored

Learn how Jamesway hatchery fans are offering increased energy efficiency, which can save producers money.

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News

Snapshot of Australian Agriculture 2021 report shows production growth

1 Mar 2021

The Snapshot of Australian Agriculture report shows a ag production is growing, exports are strong

Insect protein expected to crawl ahead in 2020s

28 Feb 2021

Rabobank predicts that demand for insect protein could reach 500,000 metric tonnes by 2030.

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What impact does the Brexit trade agreement have on Agriculture?

27 Feb 2021

Analysis from Bidwell's Environment Partner Ian Ashbridge outlines the impact that the UK's Free Trade Agreement with the EU has on agriculture.

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Aviagen SAU donates 400 COVID antigen tests to local municipality

26 Feb 2021 Sponsored

Aviagen SAU General Manager Sergio Illán personally delivers tests to San Esteban de Litera Mayor Fernando Sabés

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Merck purchases Poultry Sense Limited

26 Feb 2021

Merck Animal Health has acquired Poultry Sense Limited, enhancing its health and on-farm monitoring offerings for poultry producers.

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Flock management

Insect protein expected to crawl ahead in 2020s

28 Feb 2021

Rabobank predicts that demand for insect protein could reach 500,000 metric tonnes by 2030.

Understinding nesting behavior: Managing for fewer floor eggs in layers

24 Feb 2021 Sponsored

Many egg markets have moved to more cage-free table egg production systems. In cage-free facilities the nesting behavior…

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CP Foods partners with Chiang Mai University to develop insect-based animal feed

24 Feb 2021

CP Foods has signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) with Chiang Mai University to develop insect-based protein from black soldier fly larvae to drive Thai agriculture towards sustainable growth. …

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China redoubles focus on food security in newly released policy document

22 Feb 2021

China will put greater pressure on its regions to boost grain yields and step-up support for its domestic seed industry as it strengthens its focus on food security after the COVID-19 pandemic, a major policy document issued late Sunday showed.…

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Understinding nesting behavior: Managing for fewer floor eggs in layers

24 Feb 2021 Sponsored

Many egg markets have moved to more cage-free table egg production systems. In cage-free facilities the nesting behavior…

Shift to cage-free egg production prompts need to revise health and management plans

15 Feb 2021

Vaccinations and other preventative health measures are more critical than ever as the US egg industry shifts toward cag…

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Baltic countries begin pivot to cage-free egg production

11 Feb 2021

Latvian egg producer Balticovo has announced a transition to cage-free egg production alongside other updates to safeguard layer welfare at its farms.…

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BFREPA urges UK smallholders and hobby poultry keepers to follow bird flu lockdown rules

5 Feb 2021

The British Free Range Egg Producers Association (BFREPA) warns that every poultry keeper in the UK and Northern Ireland must follow the avian influenza lockdown rules or risk the disease decimating the egg and meat sectors.…

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Compassion in World Farming is accepting entries for its 2021 awards

25 Feb 2021

Compassion in World Farming is welcoming entries for its annual Good Farm Animal Welfare Awards programme and will focus on welfare-friendly innovation and sustainability.…

BSAS holds its first ever virtual conference

23 Feb 2021

The British Society of Animal Science (BSAS) will explore cutting edge research in animal science, agriculture, policy and education in its first ever virtual conference.…

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"PRAISE" Animal Welfare Impact award launched for new UK-based scientists

21 Feb 2021

Researchers and scientists of the future who want to make a positive difference in animals' lives are encouraged to apply.…

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"Mother Nature needs a Xanax" - US farmers scramble to keep animals alive in extreme cold weather

19 Feb 2021

Baby chicks are freezing to death in hatcheries and pork processing plants have been idled as unseasonably cold weather across the United States affects agriculture infrastructure. …

Egg layers

In focus

2021 IPPE: Effects of proprietary feed brands on principle egg attributes

How to make positive changes to the microbiome of animals

Expertise in new Cobb Broiler Breeder Management Guide helps customers optimize flock performance

Jamesway showcases energy efficient fans

News

Snapshot of Australian Agriculture 2021 report shows production growth

Insect protein expected to crawl ahead in 2020s

What impact does the Brexit trade agreement have on Agriculture?

Aviagen SAU donates 400 COVID antigen tests to local municipality

Merck purchases Poultry Sense Limited

Flock management

Insect protein expected to crawl ahead in 2020s

Understinding nesting behavior: Managing for fewer floor eggs in layers

CP Foods partners with Chiang Mai University to develop insect-based animal feed

China redoubles focus on food security in newly released policy document

Production types

Understinding nesting behavior: Managing for fewer floor eggs in layers

Shift to cage-free egg production prompts need to revise health and management plans

Baltic countries begin pivot to cage-free egg production

BFREPA urges UK smallholders and hobby poultry keepers to follow bird flu lockdown rules

Layer welfare

Compassion in World Farming is accepting entries for its 2021 awards

BSAS holds its first ever virtual conference

"PRAISE" Animal Welfare Impact award launched for new UK-based scientists

"Mother Nature needs a Xanax" - US farmers scramble to keep animals alive in extreme cold weather