Mark ClementsMark Clements is the editor of Poultry International. To contact Clements, email [email protected].From the Author - Page 42Egg ProductionHow stocking density affects free-range hen behaviorLearn how new studies of free-range laying hens have found that welfare-indicating behaviors change according to different stocking densities.EggAvian influenza and the risk from backyard flocksBackyard flocks, when not properly managed, represent a disease risk to the wider poultry industry, particularly when in contact with wild birds and when avian influenza viruses are circulating.Breeding & GeneticsWorld’s largest layer hatchery under construction in ChinaHuayu is building the world’s largest layer hatchery in China, and once complete it will hatch 55 million chicks each year and will be run by only 40 staff.Broilers & TurkeysEU poultry production forecast positive over next decadeLearn why forecasters predict modest growth for EU poultry producers in terms of production, chicken consumption and exports over the next decade.Breeding & GeneticsCould the dodo feed the world?As demand for meat continues to rise, could a farmed dodo provide the answer? The recent sale of a dodo skeleton highlights that genetic material is available if science can rise the the challenge.Broilers & TurkeysFewer stressors, more stimuli aid untrimmed layer behaviorInterest in ending beak trimming is ending, but can today's layers be successfully managed if the practice is ended?BlogsVeterinarians key for poultry’s big issues?More poultry producers are facing the conflicting pressures of producing more meat, without antibiotics and to higher welfare standards. Giving animal health a greater role in production management may help to resolve this dilemma.BlogsDo your bit for Antibiotic Awareness WeekOverturning attitudes to antibiotics, whether in agricultural production or human medicine, is not easy. But everyone can do their bit, and for those wanting a deeper understanding of the issues surrounding antibiotic resistance, a new resource will be made available to coincide with World Antibiotic Awareness Week.BlogsStarfish on the menu for Danish poultry?A revision to European Union legislation could see predatory starfish harvested and included in fishmeal for use in pig and poultry production.Egg ProductionTop 5 largest US egg producersThe top five largest U.S. egg producers have layer flocks in excess of 10 million birds, helping to make the U.S. the world’s second largest egg producer.Egg ProductionHow the Danish control Salmonella in eggsSalmonella in in Danish table eggs has been brought as close as possible to zero through prevention, monitoring and culling.Egg ProductionIs your town centre cage free?Online tool immediately reveals egg purchasing policies and cage-free commitments of popular food outlets.Previous PagePage 42 of 78Next Page