How might these advancements further improve hen welfare and production efficiency?

Mar 29, 2023 ... If you see the “cage-free” term on an egg carton, it means that the hens who laid those eggs were not confined to battery cages. The majority of ... May 1, 2024 ... In March 2024, the cage-free flock was reported at about 40 percent (124.8 million layers) of the U.S. flock. However, a wave of highly ... Sep 13, 2016 ... But, eggs packed under a USDA Grade Shield and marketed as cage-free – or with any other production claim – must be source-verified by USDA ... Apr 8, 2022 ... The answer lies in where the eggs are laid, Cage raised chicken lay their eggs in a almost sterile environment like shown below, the egg rolls away as soon as ... May 4, 2021 ... The cholesterol content of egg yolks was lower in free-range eggs (253.4 ± 0.01 mg/extra-large yolk or 14 mg cholesterol/g of yolk) vs. for ... Apr 7, 2025 ... Another USDA term, “free range” means that the eggs come from hens that have some sort of access to the outdoors. However, it doesn't mean that ... Mar 3, 2023 ... A bright orange yolk from a free-range egg, compared to pale yellow yolks from conventional eggs. The difference is due to the hens' diet. Apr 4, 2022 ... Cage-free” refers to farm environments where chickens who produce eggs—known as laying hens (or layer hens)—live in open indoor spaces ... Shell Eggs: Monthly USDA Cage-Free Shell Egg Report AMS. Log in or Sign Up to subscribe. This report covers USDA cage-free shell eggs. First receiver pricing is ... Its concentrated blend provides a complete source of natural* nutrition including essential vitamins, minerals, and amino acids they may be missing with a free ...