Long life laying hens boost flock sustainability

Keeping laying hens longer can help reduce the carbon footprint of egg production through increased lifetime performance.

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Increasing longevity involves a multi factorial approach beyond feed formulation.
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Increasing longevity involves a multi factorial approach beyond feed formulation.

With most greenhouse gas emissions in layer production linked to feed formulation, the most direct way of reducing the environmental impact of egg production is through feed and adopting better feed choices....

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