German ban on male chick culling may create market disadvantage
Fattening of male layer chicks is not a sustainable or economical solution
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Articles by Deven King
VIDEO: Egg producer uses solar energy for processing, cooler units
An Iowa organic egg producer uses a nine-acre solar field adjacent to its property. When it was built in 2016, it was the largest solar field in Iowa.
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Hickman’s egg cartons made from recycled pop bottles
The company recycles 1 million pop bottles weekly as part of its environmentally friendly mission
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Smart glasses could minimize onsite poultry farm visits
Companies are using smart glasses to help with customer service, but could it help with vet calls as well?
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EIC on research delays, continuation during the pandemic
Egg Industry Center at Iowa State University offers some insight into poultry research delays and what protocols have been in place on its new research farm.
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Top 25 US egg producers in 2021
Learn more about the companies WATT Global Media ranked as the top egg producers in 2021.
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Feeding selenium to heat-stressed egg layers
There is considerable economic return possible when heat-stressed laying hens are fed selenium
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Feed cost increases could squeeze Easter egg profits
Higher corn and soybean meal costs might make take some of the fun out of Easter for US egg producers.
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Coccidiosis life cycle and creating immunity in layers
Only 20% of immunity is achieved through hatchery vaccination.
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Managing light in cage-free houses essential to performance
Additional lighting issues can arise in housing systems where birds move freely, and there are four aspects to consider when mitigating these challenges.
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VIDEO: What to expect for the US egg industry in 2021
Chad Gregory, president of the United Egg Producers offers insight for egg producers in 2021 after a difficult 2020.
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Dairy Queen on track to meet cage-free commitment by 2025
While working to reach its goal, the company is reducing the number of proprietary ingredients that do not yet use cage-free eggs.
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