Cage-free egg-laying hen mortality declines over time

Cage-free egg-laying hen mortality declines over time

Science Notes: There’s greater survival as managers gain experience and knowledge

New research published recently in the journal Scientific Reports based on the largest-to-date analysis of commercial data on egg-laying hen mortality finds that mortality in higher-welfare cage-free housing systems decreases over time as management experience increases and knowledge accrues. Societal concern over the welfare of animals used in food production is rising, particularly with regard […] Read more