On Tuesday 21 February, scientists at the European Food Safety Authority (EFSA) recommended ending the use of cages and waiving mutilation and feed restrictions, in order to improve the welfare of laying hens and broilers on farms.
The two published scientific opinions include advice on space allowances, density, lighting, dust, noise, bedding and structures such as elevated platforms.
The experts assessed the farming systems used in the EU for broilers and laying hens and identified the...