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Clemson Researcher Investigates Impacts of Cages on Laying Hens

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Crowded and filthy conditions mean suffering for hens. How much suffering can and should they endure without significantly affecting the human pocketbook. laying hens is no small matter. Nearly 95 percent of the 90 billion table eggs produced in the United States come from high-density cage systems.

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Surprising NYTimes Editorial about National Egg Production

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The editorial advocates a national standard that establishes humane standards in all parts of the country. Surprising to me at least.

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