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Tools for litter management in cage-free layer houses
Controlling litter moisture and depth in cage-free aviary systems are important for maintaining air quality and bird health.
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Cage-Free Laying Systems
Economic challenges of converting to cage-free eggs
An economist looks at some of the challenges the US egg industry faces as cage-free purchase pledges from major retail and food service customers loom on the horizon.
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Good messaging can shift consumer purchase intentions
One of the positive take-homes from recent consumer surveys is that purchase intentions can be swayed on cage-free eggs and slow-growing broilers.
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3 cash-use priorities for Cal-Maine Foods
The largest egg company in the United States wants to continue to grow and has identified how it would like to achieve that
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Cage-free eggs, slow-growth broilers: Will consumers pay?
A recent consumer survey provides insight into how much more US consumers say they are willing to pay for cage-free eggs and slow-growth broilers.
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Heat exchangers may be right for cage-free layer houses
The reduced housing density and litter areas that are part of cage-free housing might make heat exchangers a practical component of an air handling system for maintaining good air quality and temperature in wintertime.
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Animal rights group attacks HSUS
HFA is working against HSUS to promote the idea of cage-free chickens in California
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Improving poultry production, biosecurity for a successful operation
Learn modern housing solutions, biosecurity practices for a successful poultry operation. Sponsored by VAL-CO.
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Charoen Pokphand Foods adopts animal welfare policy
Broiler, layer, duck and pig operations all affected by animal welfare initiative
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Cage-free egg production requires 3 to 5 times more labor
A panel with representatives from four major egg producers say that all cage-free housing systems require at least three times more labor to manage than cage housing.
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