Once basic requirements are met, consumers' perception of product quality is directed to animal welfare. Both in and beyond Europe, animal farming systems for egg production and laying hens are transitioning from indoor cage to cage-free systems (often still based on high stocking densities and selected genotypes) as well as alternative systems, such as organic and free-range using resilient genotypes and extensive conditions. Based on a One-Welfare approach, this chapter addresses the impacts and research challenges of this transition, ongoing welfare concerns for animals and impacts on egg quality.
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Dr Vincent Guyonnet is an Invited Scientist at the University of Montreal and Managing Director of FFI Consulting in Canada. In a distinguished career spanning both industry and research, Dr Guyonnet has represented the global egg sector with the World Organisation for Animal Health (founded as OIE), the FAO and World Bank.