The cage-free egg sector: perspectives of Indian poultry producers [PDF]
Frontiers in Veterinary ScienceIndia is ranked as the 2nd largest egg producer in the world. Despite the prevalence of backyard poultry (free range), a majority of the commercial egg-laying hens in the country are still housed in battery cages. There is a global shift toward cage-free
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From cages to cage-free: A qualitative exploration of Chinese egg producers’ views on the opportunities and challenges to adopting cage-free egg production systems in China [PDF]
Animal WelfareThe transition from conventional cage systems to cage-free egg production in China remains limited despite apparently increasing consumer demand for cage-free eggs.
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Suppliers’ Perspectives on Cage-Free Eggs in China [PDF]
AnimalsSuccessful promotion of cage-free eggs supports a housing system offering potential for improved hen welfare. As the world’s largest egg producer and consumer, China offers much potential for welfare improvements.
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Floor Eggs in Australian Cage-Free Egg Production [PDF]
AnimalsCage-free egg production is now the predominant system in Australia. However, the occurrence of floor eggs (FE), which are eggs laid outside designated nest boxes, presents a major challenge for these producers.
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Improving hen welfare on cage-free egg farms in Asia: Egg producers’ perspectives [PDF]
Animal Welfare, 2023 There is a trend towards the adoption of cage-free housing systems in the egg industry across Asia. While cage-free housing systems can hold significant animal welfare advantages over cages, there can also be challenges in managing these systems.
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Egg producer attitudes and expectations regarding the transition to cage-free production: a mixed-methods approach [PDF]
Poultry Science, 2023 : Several cage-free egg mandates and retailer pledge deadlines are set to take effect in January 2026. Yet it is unknown whether producers can transition to cage-free production at a rate commensurate with these goals.
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Journal of Applied Poultry Research, 2021 Summary: Although the poultry industry has developed into an intensive management system over the past several decades, current trends are moving toward extensive systems with decreased hen-stocking density.
Kelly E. Brannan, Kenneth E. Anderson
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Poultry Science, 2020 With the majority of conventional cage (CC) laying facilities transitioning into cage-free (CF) systems in the near future, it is important to characterize biological markers of health in layers housed in commercial housings for sustainable production ...
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Animals, 2022 Several countries and regions have regulations in place to provide standards for the welfare of production animals, which have implications for breeding, management and trade.
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Chronic heat stress compromises egg production and quality parameters through changes in blood biochemistry and uterine gene expression in laying hens raised under cage-free environment [PDF]
Frontiers in PhysiologyHeat stress (HS) possesses a significant threat to poultry production systems, compromising bird health, performance, and profitability. As the egg industry transitions from conventional cage systems to cage-free (CF) systems, understanding the ...
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