November 14, 2017
A group of bacteria found in the intestinal tracts of animals, birds, reptiles, insects and humans. The majority of reported salmonellosis outbreaks involving eggs or foods that contain eggs have occurred in food service kitchens …
November 14, 2017
Nourishment for egg-laying hens must be formulated and fed to promote good health and normal production. To minimize the risk of bone fractures, laying hens should be able to consume enough calcium and phosphorus daily …
November 14, 2017
A young female chicken less than 1 year old. For egg layers, a pullet is a young female before she reaches sexual maturity and starts laying eggs, around 17 to 18 weeks.
November 14, 2017
Egg processing involves: Washing to remove contaminants such as manure and blood Removing eggs with abnormal shapes or other defects Holding eggs to a concentrated light (candling) to identify internal defects Grading according to characteristics …
November 14, 2017
Perches are designed within some indoor housing environments to allow hens living in large flocks to roost comfortably with a minimum of disturbance, to provide hens with a refuge from injurious pecking and to minimize …
For video, photos and other resources, view Resources.
For media inquiries or
interview requests, contact Hinda Mitchell.
