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How Hens Are Housed, Continued
Continual progress As egg farming evolves as an industry, farmers are always interested in discovering, testing out, and implementing new practices. The goal shared by all egg farmers is to continuously improve the way they farm for the good of their flocks, the environment, and the people who rely on eggs as part of their […]
How Hens Are Housed
Healthy hens that are well cared for lay quality eggs. So along with every other ethical reason to take good care of a flock, it’s in every egg farmer’s best interest as a businessperson to make sure their hens are doing well—these birds are their livelihoods. There are lots of different types of egg farms […]
Free-Range Eggs
Free-range production is regulated by the USDA. The chickens are cage free and have access to the outdoors. They’re fed chicken feed, but outdoor access means they may have a more diverse diet because they’re able to forage for bugs and plants. When outside the barn, they may also be susceptible to extreme weather and […]
Cage-Free Eggs
Cage-free hen housing is regulated by the USDA. All cage-free barns have scratch areas, perches, and nests that allow hens to behave more naturally, but the term “cage-free” doesn’t mean that the hens are allowed to run all around the farm. Hens in cage-free environments are kept inside barns where they can be protected from […]
Eggs Are a Climate-Friendly Food
If you’ve ever wondered where eggs rank in terms of environmental sustainability compared to other animal- and plant-source proteins, have a look at this chart.
Do Egg Farmers Use Antibiotics?
Antibiotic Residue When antibiotics are used as directed by the FDA, it’s highly unlikely that there will be antibiotic residue in eggs. The government tests animal-based agricultural products to make sure that any medicines used on the farm don’t pose a risk to human health, and over the past several years, there have been zero […]
FDA Announces Eggs Meet New “Healthy” Definition
December 19, 2024
New “healthy” claim turns the page on eggs’ nutrition story, making them a clear choice for healthy living. Chicago (December 19, 2024) – Today, a long-awaited moment has arrived for health enthusiasts and egg lovers nationwide! The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has announced that eggs meet the agency’s updated definition of “healthy.”1 This […]
Eggs Are Healthy
Eggs, often celebrated for their simplicity, versatility, and nutrition, can now proudly wear the “healthy” badge according to the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA). Eggs are a nutritional powerhouse, containing an excellent or good source of eight essential nutrients that support health at every age. They are particularly known for being one of the […]
Nutrition’s role in infant brain development at critical periods
November 26, 2024
Key Takeaways: Hot Topics in Primary Care: Early Life Nutrition and the Developing Brain While all macro- and micronutrients are essential for healthy babies, “The developing brain is sensitive to the availability of nutrients during critical periods of pregnancy and infancy, after which neurodevelopmental damage is irreversible [1].” Foods with nutrients are important for health […]