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Vitamin D is a nutrient essential for bone development, skeletal health, healthy muscles and regulating the immune system, yet it is estimated that 1 in 8 people worldwide have a vitamin D deficiency or insufficiency. As one of the few natural food sources of vitamin D, eggs can help you reach the recommended daily intake.

In our latest webinar available to watch at your convenience, Dr Travis Schaal explored the importance of robust biosecurity during a pandemic and its role in profitable egg production.

In our final article in the series, current Young Egg Leaders Michael Griffiths, New Product Development Manager at Oakland Farm Eggs, UK, and Opeyemi Agbato, Executive Director Animal Health and Husbandry at Animal Care, Nigeria, share their views on the future challenges, threats and opportunities the egg industry may face.

Eggs are widely recognised as one of nature’s most nutritious foods. With 14 important nutrients, eggs contain the majority of the vitamins, minerals and antioxidants required by the body, furthermore new research confirms that eggs can be included in a healthy dietary pattern without adverse effects linked to diabetes.

In our latest webinar available to watch at your convenience, Rabobank’s Nan-Dirk Mulder joined IEC members to discuss the ‘Global Economic Outlook for the Egg Sector’.

In our latest industry insight article, IEC Value Chain Partner, DSM Animal Nutrition and Health, explore the role of a strong immune system for laying hens and egg consumers

In an insightful webinar now available to watch below, Ben Dellaert, Eric Hubers, and Dr Armin Elbers explored the importance of a proactive approach to Avian Influenza prevention.

Our 2020 Young Egg Leaders Programme brings together seven highly motivated future leaders, representing egg businesses from around the world. This month Harsha Chitturi of Srinivasa Farms, India, Jon Krahn of Paragon Feed Corps, Canada, and Marco Hennes of Eirehof-Hennes GmbH, Germany, share their views on the challenges threats and opportunities that lie ahead of our industry.

Eggs have been recognised as a protein powerhouse for many years as they contain the highest quality protein naturally available.

Our 2020 Young Egg Leaders Programme brings together seven dynamic future leaders, representing egg businesses from around the world. Over the next three months we will be featuring each of our Young Egg Leaders to gain their thoughts on the challenges, threats and opportunities that lie ahead of the industry.

Following the concept launch earlier this year, a task force of environmental sustainability academics and professional experts have joined forces to support the global egg industry to achieve its vision of a world where everyone recognises the sustainable nature of eggs and their importance to the health of humankind, our animals and the environment.