Flock Health

Practical reading for layer farms: production, flock health, feed, egg prices and running the business, plus what's new in FLEO.

• Bird flu in the Philippines in 2026: what layer farmers need to know

  Several provinces have recovered from avian influenza, but outbreaks still appear. Here is where things stand and the steps that keep a layer farm safe.

• The Philippines' first approved bird flu vaccine for poultry, explained

  In 2025 the FDA cleared the country's first avian influenza vaccine for commercial use. What it covers, how it is given, and why biosecurity still comes first.

• Newcastle disease: what every poultry raiser should know

  Newcastle disease is one of the most damaging viral diseases of chickens. Here is how to recognize it, why vaccination matters and what to do if you suspect it.

• Thin shells and cracked eggs: causes and practical fixes

  Cracked and thin-shelled eggs are lost income. Calcium, heat, hen age, disease and handling all play a part. Here is how to find the cause on your farm.