The shift towards cage-free housing systems in the poultry industry reflects a growing consumer demand for more humane and natural living conditions for laying hens. However, this transition brings with it a unique set of challenges, one of the...
Eggs are a staple in many diets around the world, but few people stop to consider the variety in their appearance. The color, shape, and shade of eggs are influenced by a myriad of factors, ranging from the breed...
March saw a mixed bag in U.S. egg production, according to the latest report from the USDA. Total egg production increased by 1% to reach 9.29 billion, driven by an improved rate of lay despite a decline in the...
In poultry research, energy responses have long been gauged by feed intake and egg production parameters. However, Professor Michael Persia of Virginia Tech's College of Agriculture and Life Sciences embarked on a novel exploration of poultry energy levels, driven...
Written by: Victoria Broehm | Eggs, Feed safety
This past week, there have been an uptick in social media videos and news stories perpetuating false claims about commercial chicken feed and its impact on the availability and price of eggs....
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What happens when eggs are set small end up?
When “egg-flation” hit in 2022, egg prices jumped nearly 50% as a result of bird flu killing off millions of egg-laying hens–the deadliest avian flu in U.S. history. The devastating outbreak was a wakeup call to the farming industry...
ublin, July 03, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- The "The US Shell Eggs Market: Analysis By Production, By Consumption, By Type (Caged, Free Range & Cage Free and Pasture Raised), By Distribution Channel (Retail, Breaker, Institution and Export), Size and Trends...
Alltech has released data from a new meta-analysis for layers, whose results show that Bio-Mos® can simultaneously improve animal performance, reduce the carbon footprint and increase profitability.
Alltech has released data from a new meta-analysis, published in Poultry Science, that...
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See the second of 2 checklists for investigating how well your hatchery is performing.