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Managing all elements of an egg business

In the egg business even the smallest change in the cost of an egg has a dramatic impact on the financial result of the producer or processor. For that reason they have to monitor the cost of all inputs day by day. Moreover, customers have strong demands about the entire history of the eggs delivered. The combination of all this information in one computer programme proves to be very effective in planning, tracking, tracing and cost control.
By Wiebe van der Sluis , Rooster 45, Doetinchem,the Netherlands Running an egg business is more than just feeding hens, collecting and selling eggs. It’s a real business requiring an... read more »

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Continued focus on food security and welfare

Poultry specialists gathered together during the annual meeting ofthe UK branch of the World’s Poultry Science Association (WPSA). An overall trend in the topics discussed was the need to keepfocusing on food security and welfare. read more >

Free range behaving birds produce less eggs

Hens that are kept under free range conditions automatically have more freedom of movement. Those birds that use their freedom abundantly tend to lay less eggs however. Breeding therefore should focus on responding to this behaviour. read more >

Kidney damage is emerging in laying hens

Kidney damage heavily influences the welfare of laying hens and eventually may even lead to mortality. This can be avoided, however. The best way to prevent the formation of kidney stones is supplementing poultry diets with acidifiers. read more >

Getting welfare right at catching time

It is widely recognised that catching and loading end-of-lay hens can be a stressful time, both for the birds and the farmer. Taking proper measures however, will minimise these harmful effects. read more >

Column: Social and economic goals compete

As our industries become increasingly sophisticated, they are faced with more and more decisions that involve social goals as well as economic ones. read more >
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