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Family egg farms, not factory farms, feed the world

Small farms supply the majority of the world’s eggs, despite some claims to the contrary.

Family farms are responsible for the majority of the world's egg production. (Vincent Guyonnet)

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3 future chicken consumption trends to watch

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3 future chicken consumption trends to watch

UkrLandFarming: 3 million hens could die of starvation

The war in Ukraine is hindering UkrLandFarming's ability to get feed delivered, putting 3 million hens at risk of death by starvation.

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Preventing HPAI spread means taking biosecurity seriously

Dr. Carol Cardona, Pomeroy Chair in Avian Health, University of Minnesota, shared insights and recommendations concerning the recent HPAI findings with Egg Industry Insight.

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Reusable egg crates could help supply chain sustainability

Collapsible, durable packaging could reduce waste in transportation, while helping egg producers and retailers achieve their environmental goals throughout the supply chain.

Cage-Free Laying Systems

CP Foods aims to raise 2022 cage-free production by 25%

Thailand-based agri-food company CP Foods plans to increase its production of cage-free eggs to 20 million in 2022, an increase of 4 million eggs from 2021.

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Male chick culling to stop in France by year end

France will no longer cull chicks from layer lines by the close of this year, joining a growing number of countries that have either ended or intend to end the practice

Does eggshell color really matter?

Eggshell color has no impact on an egg’s nutritional value, but some consumers still prefer one color over another. Why is this?

Eggs with green shells available for purchase in China.

USDA commits to enhancing American food supply chain

USDA offers grant to enhance American food supply chain.

Carbohydrates may improve egg production, sustainability

Improvements in daily egg production, feed efficiency rates, egg mass, shell thickness, mortality rates and gut health can be achieved by supplementing layer hen diets with mannan oligosaccharides (MOS).

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Diseases & Health

3 steps to disaster-proof your poultry supply chain

When it comes to disasters and other emergencies – from tornadoes to snowstorms to COVID-19 to avian influenza – and the poultry supply chain, it’s not the plan, it’s the planning that matters.

Egg Farmers of Canada announce online sustainability tool

A National Environmental Sustainability Tool (NEST) was launched by Egg Farmers of Canada in mid-February, to further support the organization’s sustainability initiative.

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