Improving egg quality

Geneticists can help improve cage-free production, welfare Genetic selection has changed over time to adapt to the needs of the...
Geneticists can help improve cage-free production, welfare Genetic selection has changed over time to adapt to the needs of the egg industry, customer demands, housing laws and animal welfare improvements. Meredith Johnson May 5, 2023 Genetic selection has changed over time to adapt to the needs of the egg industry, customer demands, housing laws and animal welfare improvements. An overview of the geneticist’s role in supporting the egg industry’s future goals and requirements was given by David Cavero Pintado, of genetics company H&N International, at 2023 PEAK,...
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Chickens inspire potential new pain relief drug for ...

Understanding how chickens tolerate the taste of spicy peppers could result in a better way to manage pain in humans....
Understanding how chickens tolerate the taste of spicy peppers could result in a better way to manage pain in humans. The pain receptors of chickens and other birds don’t sense capsaicin, the compound in chili peppers that make it taste spicy. Some poultry farmers even put capsaicin in their poultry feed to deter squirrels, mice and other pests. As an added benefit, capsaicin increases enzyme secretion, which improves feed digestibility in chicken. “What’s interesting is that the receptor has more of...
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Afterpay Is Here!

Shop now...pay later. Farmer Little is excited to be able to offer you the ability to purchase our items for immediate...
Shop now...pay later. Farmer Little is excited to be able to offer you the ability to purchase our items for immediate use while delaying payments to suit your budget. Old fashioned "lay-by" without the wait. Four simple interest free payments to help you get through the tighter times. Whether you're a small farmer needing to spread outgoings for the equipment that'll make your job easier or a breeder who needs brooding gear before the eggs hatch, it all makes sense. Just...
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World’s Biggest Mobile Poultry Shed ….. and it’s Ful...

World’s Biggest Mobile Poultry Shed ….. and it’s Fully Automatic!
The most comfortable option for the housing of free-range layers. Housing in a shed that is automated for feeding, watering, nesting and egg collection but is also completely mobile. You may have wondered about the huge shed we have on the front page of our website. Well SKA now has a shed on wheels for 1200 layers that COMPLIES WITH EGG STANDARDS AUSTRALIA RULES and European Organic Guidelines. It comes fully fitted out with all equipment needed including: Central Communal...
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Egg & Fish Soup

Egg & Fish Soup!
Use hens eggs, not fish eggs - though a bit of caviar thrown in wouldn't go astray, mate. 3 hard boiled eggs; 155g boneless white-fleshed fish;  2 tablespoons dry white wine;  3 3/4 cups fish stock;  2 tablespoons chopped chives;  freshly ground black pepper;  salt.Coarsely chop the eggs.   In a large saucepan put the fish stock, white wine and the flaked or chopped up fish.   Bring it to the boil and let it simmer for 3 or 4 minutes until the fish is just cooked.  Don't...
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