Eggs - Layers

Enriched Cages Make Cents May 2013

In 2011, Maurice Richard became the first egg producer in Quebec to use enriched cages on his poultry farm. Like this? Tweet it to your followers!

Increasing cage-free eggs May 2013

A researcher has released a report stating that if more consumers knew about hen housing, more would buy cage-free eggs. Like this? Tweet it to your followers!

New research shows benefits of eggs April 2013

Several studies at the Experimental Biology 2013 conference have looked at whole egg consumption, and its benefits to adolescents and even high-risk groups. Like this? Tweet it to your followers!

PGC re-elects executive March 2013

The Pullet Growers of Canada recently reinstated their leadership, as well as updated industry and producers in their pursuit of agency status. Like this? Tweet it to your followers!

EFO accepting new quota pool applications March 2013

Egg Farmers of Ontario is once again giving individuals an opportunity to become Ontario's newest egg farmer by applying to the 2013 New Entrant Quota Loan Pool. Like this? Tweet it to your followers!

Using eggs to improve eye health March 2013

Eggs from corn-fed chickens could offer a solution to vision problems that many people face as they age, according to a new study from the University of Guelph. Like this? Tweet it to your followers!

Government supports egg production March 2013

The Nova Scotia Egg Producers will receive $265,000 from the Canadian Government to help reduce feed costs and increase total egg yields. Like this? Tweet it to your followers!

Bill proposed in U.S. for enriched cages across the nation January 2013

Much progress has been made over the last two years in the quest to enact historic U.S. legislation for enriched cages for layer hens. Like this? Tweet it to your followers!

The Value of ‘Eggonomics’ December 2012

The BC Egg Marketing Board believes that the industry has lost over $3M in retail egg sales due to cross-border shopping in the first 10 months of 2012. Like this? Tweet it to your followers!

Four Years Later December 2012

When the Big Bend Colony decided to build a new layer barn with enriched housing in 2009, it was done with the future in mind. Like this? Tweet it to your followers!

WSPA launches "choose cage-free" campaign November 2012

The World Society for the Protection of Animals (WSPA) today announced the launch of its new "Choose Cage-Free" campaign in the U.S. and Canada Like this? Tweet it to your followers!

EFO announce new quota entrants November 2012

The Egg Farmers of Ontario congratulate the recipients of the 2012 New Entrant Quota Loan Pool program, Jim & Joannette Van Hemert of Ingersoll, Ontario. Like this? Tweet it to your followers!

B.C.'s Vitala Foods launches world's first eggs that provide 100% DV of Vitamin D November 2012

Vitala Foods celebrated Vitamin D Day today with the launch of the new Vita D Sunshine Eggs, the world's first eggs to provide 100 per cent daily value of vitamin D in a single egg. Like this? Tweet it to your followers!

Burnbrae Farms donates $250,000 to Food and Farm Care Foundation

Burnbrae Farms Ltd. has announced a $250,000 donation to the Farm & Food Care Foundation, the largest commitment made yet to the charity. Like this? Tweet it to your followers!

Ontario egg farmers donate to Hamilton school October 2012

In celebration of World Egg Month, the Egg Farmers of Ontario have donated $30,000 to Breakfast for Learning at westwiid Elementary School in Hamilton. Like this? Tweet it to your followers!

Local eggs available in NWT October 2012

A new egg-grading facility has opened in Hay River, which will allow residents of the Northwest Territories to buy local eggs. Like this? Tweet it to your followers!

Midwest Poultry Federation Convention continues to grow in 2013 October 2012

The Midwest Poultry Federation Convention takes places March 12-14 2013 and continues to grow Like this? Tweet it to your followers!

Editorial: November 2012 October 2012

The argument that supply management costs Canadians more at the grocery store once again has become news fodder. Like this? Tweet it to your followers!

Conference on future of U.S. egg industry at 2013 IPPE October 2012

The Future of the U.S. Egg Industry Conference will be held at the 2013 IPPE and will focus on economic, environmental and global challenges. Like this? Tweet it to your followers!

Animal welfare groups release newsletter encouraging cage-free production October 2012

Three animal activist groups in Canada have joined together and created a quarterly newsletter calling for cage-free chicken and pig production. Like this? Tweet it to your followers!

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