Shift to cage-free egg production prompts need to revise health and management plans

Vaccinations and other preventative health measures are more critical than ever as the US egg industry shifts toward cage-free and no-antibiotics-ever production, according to an industry expert. Ian Rubinoff, DVM, director of global technical services at Hy-Line International, said the decision by major retailers to switch to cage-free production systems by 2025 has increased health and management challenges for producers. Read more