The South African Poultry Association has welcomed a renewed focus on the poultry sector masterplan, despite the severe impact that Covid-19 has had on the local poultry industry.
Every year the global egg industry produces 15 billion chicks.
Increasing consumer and corporate demand is helping drive up the number of companies moving towards cage-free egg systems.
Currently, it still remains extremely challenging and laboriously to identify the sex of day-old chickens.