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Mexico’s egg consumption, exports to rise this year

Mexican egg production, consumption and exports are all forecast to rise in 2021.

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3 future chicken consumption trends to watch

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3 future chicken consumption trends to watch

If you think you know what’s in the chicken gut, think again!

New study reveals numerous hitherto unknown bacteria living in the poultry gut, shining a light on the path to developing better management strategies.

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Hens and Trends

HSUS says IHOP not leaping to cage-free eggs fast enough

The Humane Society of the United States (HSUS) is putting pressure on IHOP and its parent company, Dine Brands, to expedite their transition to sourcing only eggs from cage-free hens.

Broilers & Turkeys

Canadian program offers fair pay for poultry farmers

Canadian Minister of Agriculture and Agri-Food Marie-Claude Bibeau, announced details of two new programs designed to help drive innovation and market development for Canada’s 4,800 chicken, turkey and egg farmers.

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VIDEO: Employee education opportunity in egg quality, food safety

A new virtual educational opportunity is designed to be a hands-on experience that offers insight on egg quality and food safety for egg farmers and employees.

Darren Karcher, poultry extension specialist at Purdue University. (Deven King)

Fake eggs made for an easier Easter egg project

The eggs were shaped and looked almost identical to a real egg.

Fake eggs were an easy and convenient way to decorate eggs and could be found at Walmart. (Deven King)

Egg technology detects stress in eggs, raises productivity

This product is designed to help decrease the percentage of rejected eggshells from the point of lay to packaging/hatching.

The CracklessEgg has been used by egg producers and equipment companies all over the world, including Big Dutchman and Egga Foods, to reduce damage from collection and measures all the way to the retail shelf. (Courtesy Masitek Instruments Inc.)

Eggs, not plants, key to the UN Food Systems Summit agenda

There is the risk that eggs will be overlooked in the drive to produce more sustainably and slow climate change, but the benefits of plant-based foods can be applied to eggs, as well.

Eggs can be produced sustainably around the world and in any season. | (Dr. Vincent Guyonnet)

EIC Issues Forum to be held virtually again in 2021

The 13th Annual Egg Industry Issues Forum hosted by the Egg Industry Center (EIC) at Iowa State University, and co-hosted by Hy-Line North America, will be virtual in 2021.

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VIDEO: Efficient manure drying specific to layer house type

Brett Ramirez, agricultural engineering and animal science professor at Iowa State University spoke with Egg Industry Insight Managing Editor Deven King about efficiently drying manure in layer houses to ensure air quality.

Brett Ramirez, agricultural engineering and animal science professor at Iowa State University. (Brett Ramirez)

The good, the bad and the ugly in animal welfare

Food producers and manufacturers now dominate the Business Benchmark on Animal Welfare with broiler and egg companies performing well.

Pig and poultry company Cranswick was one of four companies granted Tier 1 status by the Business Benchmark on Farm Animal Welfare. (Cranswick)

Egg-laying needs study finds chances to educate employees

The 2019 National Egg Laying Industry Needs Assessment surveyed egg farmers on topics related to current employee education, undergraduate education and research needs. This would allow university poultry extension faculty and industry members to better identify and create training programs for poultry farm employees.

Employees should be trained on various aspects of the laying hen house. | Terrence O'Keefe

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