Egg Production

Latin America Poultry at a Glance

Brazilians should be proud of their poultry production

With four out of every 10 chickens exported, Brazil consolidates its world position more and more.

Brand Insights

Critical Guidelines for Handling Frozen Vaccines for In Ovo Vaccination

Zoetis

Important in ovo vaccine preparation steps that can help support efficacious vaccination. 

Nutrition & Feed

Feeding fruit pomace to layers could extend egg shelf life

Converting the waste byproduct to a feed ingredient could also boost industry sustainability.

Egg

First in-ovo sexing machine in US installed in Iowa hatchery

Chicks from the hatchery are expected to be transferred to egg producer NestFresh Eggs.

Avian Influenza

4.5 million hens contracted by Michael Foods lost to HPAI

Federal agencies also report additional avian influenza flock infections in South Dakota, Nebraska and British Columbia.

Avian Influenza

Avian influenza claims 3 South Dakota turkey flocks

The virus also continues to spread in California, affecting three layer flocks and one duck flock.

Egg Production

Explosion causes fire at Kansas layer barn

One person was inside the barn that ultimately collapsed, but no injuries were reported.

Avian Influenza

Avian flu claims 1.8 million hens in California, Arizona

The Arizona flock was the state’s first commercial flock to be affected by HPAI during the 2022-24 outbreak.

Egg Production

Cal-Maine to open Dexter, Missouri, egg-grading plant

The new facility is expected to create 100 jobs.

Business and Markets

Post Holdings profits rise in 2024 despite egg sales dip

Loss of 2023’s avian flu pricing benefit contributed to lower egg profitability.

International Trade

American Egg Board embarks on trade mission to Mexico

The delegation hopes to increase egg industry exports in markets like Mexico over the next five years.

Avian Influenza

First case of H5N2 HPAI confirmed in Canadian poultry

All prior commercial flock infections in the country have involved the H5N1 serotype.

Animal Welfare

Noble Foods, actor Kelvin Fletcher partner on hen welfare

Structures for climbing and tires filled with dust are just a couple of the enrichment materials the egg producer provides its birds.

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