Michael J. DarreMichael J. Darre, Ph.D., P.A.S., professor and extension poultry specialist, Department of Animal Science, University of ConnecticutFrom the AuthorCage-Free Laying SystemsPoultry welfare – expectations and realityWelfare of poultry, especially laying hens, has become a major issue for commercial poultry producers in the last 15 to 20 years. It is time forsome self-reflection and to ask ourselves a few difficult questions aboutpublic trust in poultry production and animal welfare.Page 1 of 1
