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British Veterinary Association calls for an end to all cages for laying hens

Industry defends farmers saying production supports sustained demand for UK eggs

Jane Thynne
Head of News and Business
clock 鈥� 2 min read
The BVA has called for hens to be reared in higher welfare settings
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The BVA has called for hens to be reared in higher welfare settings

The British Veterinary Association (BVA), alongside the British Veterinary Poultry Association (BVPA), is calling for enriched cages for laying hens 鈥� spaces which are just slightly bigger than an A4 piece...

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