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Scratch mat design has no impact on layer foraging behavior
Enrichment can help hens demonstrate natural behaviors and reduce pecking.
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Laying hen research critical to bird success in housing systems
To know where the industry is going, it is important to understand where it has been.
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Perdue Farms recognized for high standard of animal care
Annual Benchmark report measures company performance on welfare.
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Iowa State opens new poultry teaching and research farm
The new Robert T. Hamilton Poultry Teaching and Research Farm cost nearly $7 million and was made possible solely through private funding.
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Top 20 US egg producers in 2020
Learn more about the companies WATT Global Media ranked as the top egg producers in 2020.
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Which will be the value egg in cage-free countries?
Consumers still want cheap, affordable eggs, but how should producers respond?
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5 ways to minimize ammonia in aviary housing
High ammonia levels may have a negative effect on bird health; managing the issue is key in successful poultry production
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Top 20 US egg producers in 2019
Learn more about the companies WATT Global Media ranked as the 2019 top egg producers.
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Legislation changing laying hen welfare rules worldwide
International Egg Commission database tracks animal welfare legislation by country
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Is it time to reconsider caging laying hens?
Consumer beliefs that cage-free egg production automatically leads to higher layer welfare do not stand up to scrutiny.
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Lighting may help with poultry welfare issues
Industry professional discusses the impact lighting has on cannibalism, skeletal injuries and piling
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Cooling-pad maintenance tips to relieve bird heat stress
Regular maintenance of your poultry house’s evaporative cooling system is the best way to maximize the temperature drop across the pads and maintain bird performance in hot weather.
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