What is In-Ovo Sexing?

August 14, 2025

In 2016, the United Egg Producers made a groundbreaking commitment to advance the layer industry through the innovative practice of in-ovo sexing. But what exactly is this revolutionary technology? In-ovo sexing enables the determination of a …

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Coalition efforts continue to push back against sprinkler mandate

July 11, 2024

At the National Fire Protection Association’s (NFPA) Technical Meeting last month, NFPA adopted a revised standard for animal operations (NFPA 150) that would require the installation of sprinkler systems in animal houses of specific sizes. …

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Retailers, restaurants continue cage-free commitments

June 30, 2022

With the focus on the upcoming Supreme Court case on Proposition 12, set to be heard on October 11, the industry is reminded many companies have already committed to moving towards cage-free eggs, with continuing …

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National animal welfare law targets swine production

March 24, 2022

U.S. Representatives Veronica Escobar (D-TX) and Nancy Mace (R-SC) have introduced an amendment to the Animal Welfare Act prohibiting the extreme confinement of all U.S. pregnant pigs. Many breeding sows are confined to gestation and …

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Quarantine imposed on CA poultry imports

March 24, 2022

The California Department of Food and Agriculture (CDFA) has imposed a quarantine on eggs, live poultry, and certain poultry products that originated or passed through an HPAI control area without obtaining an official movement permit. …

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