The role of gut health in cage-free egg production

The transition to cage-free egg production is gaining momentum. The European Commission estimates that 50% of egg production has already moved to cage-free. For those now working on their transition plan, it is time to think about new challenges or challenges that may be heightened with this new production system. Cage-free housing systems increase the ability of the birds to mix, move and have contact with litter and the outside environment, leading to several potential gut health issues, in