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The layer hen diet consists of feed made mainly from wheat, maize, corn and soybean meal or bonemeal. The composition of the feed supplied to layer hens complies with the requirements of the Agricultural Compounds and Veterinary Medicines Act 1997. The exact composition of layer hen feed depends on the cost and availability of the constituents.
NO hormones are used in the New Zealand poultry industry.
Efficient egg production is achieved by:
- New Zealand’s superior animal health status.
- Excellent feed conversion.
- High animal welfare standards.
- Selective breeding of stock.
The New Zealand poultry industry does not use antibiotics for growth promotion.
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