National Ag News
Alternative egg production systems create hen health challenges
Jul 20, 2017, 07:00 AM
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“A major paradigm shift.”
That’s how Dr. John Schleifer, staff veterinarian for Iowa-based egg producer Rembrandt Foods, describes the move to alternative production systems—organic, cage-free and antibiotic-free—taking place in the egg industry. And Schleifer says it’s creating new challenges for those charged with maintaining hen health.
“As we move into more diverse production systems, with any type of change, we’re going to see a dynamic change as far as diseases are concerned,” Schleifer says.
