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The world’s leading egg producers have grown mostly in response to strong local demand, but consumer demands are changing, which means some producers must also change to retain their positions.
The combined layer flocks of the top 10 egg producers in the world outnumber all of the residents of Pakistan. Find out which are the world’s egg producers and where they operate.
A flock of 70,000 chickens in a commercial egg laying operation in Berks County, Pennsylvania, tested positive for highly pathogenic avian influenza (HPAI).
A flock of commercial laying hens in Nebraska and a flock of commercial broiler breeder pullets in Pennsylvania are the latest victims in the highly pathogenic avian influenza (HPAI) outbreak of 2022.
A flock of more than 5 million laying hens in Osceola County, Iowa, is among the most recent confirmed cases of highly pathogenic avian influenza in the United States.
Learn how certain substances in poultry drinking water can be detrimental to flock health and performance and hot to keep them within acceptable levels.
Gut health challenges in laying hens are complex and multifactorial. Feed, farm and health management are all required to achieve persistent layer and breeder flocks.
Learn how addressing a combination of feed, farm and health issues can help to ensure that pullets and laying hens are prepared to overcome challenges and thrive.