Obtaining high eggshell quality is important for both table egg and hatching egg purposes. Consumers have come to expect uniform, strong shelled eggs, and for hatching purposes, eggs that have a strong shell will be more likely to produce a healthy chick. Read more

Transitioning from a cage system to an alternative housing system, either cage free or within an aviary system, requires careful attention to good management. One important aspect is nutrition. Read more

Salmonellosis belongs to the most important foodborne zoonoses throughout the world. According to the European Food Safety Authority (EFSA), each year over 90,000 salmonellosis cases are reported in the European Union. While for the United States, the CDC (Centers for Disease Control and Prevention) estimates that about 1.2 million illnesses and 450 deaths occur every year. Read more

We all know the symptoms of cage layer fatigue, also known as leg weakness; however, preventive measures are not always taken into account. Unfortunately, it is difficult for the birds to recover without negative long term effects. In this article some common signs and symptoms of cage layer fatigue as well as strategies on prevention are shared. Read more