Cage egg producers' perspectives on the adoption of cage-free systems in China, Japan, Indonesia, Malaysia, Philippines, and Thailand
Asia is responsible for ~60% of global egg production. As in most of the world, nearly all of the egg-laying hens are housed in cages. While there is growing demand for cage-free eggs in many regions of the world, challenges have been reported when transitioning to these systems, which may affect th...
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| author | Maria Catalina Tan de Luna Qing Yang Qing Yang Ali Agus Shuichi Ito Zulkifli Idrus Rahayu H. S. Iman Jutamart Jattuchai Elissa Lane Jayasimha Nuggehalli Jayasimha Nuggehalli Kate Hartcher Kate Hartcher Michelle Sinclair Michelle Sinclair |
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| description | Asia is responsible for ~60% of global egg production. As in most of the world, nearly all of the egg-laying hens are housed in cages. While there is growing demand for cage-free eggs in many regions of the world, challenges have been reported when transitioning to these systems, which may affect the willingness of producers to transition. The aim of this research was to investigate the views of Asian egg producers on the feasibility of cage-free systems and what they perceive to be the main challenges and proposed solutions in adopting cage-free systems. A total of 224 egg producers (165 cage egg producers) completed questionnaires containing a mix of free-form, Likert scale and demographic items. Data were analyzed using thematic qualitative analysis and descriptive quantitative statistics. Responses indicated that cages are primarily used for their efficiency and ease of management. The most common reasons to consider adopting cage-free systems included improved animal welfare, increased market access, and increased product quality. A majority of producers (65%) responded “yes” or “maybe” when asked if they consider cage-free systems to be feasible in their country. Perceived challenges in adopting cage-free systems included reduced profitability, higher costs, and biosecurity and disease. Potential solutions included the development of the cage-free industry and market development. Most producers (72%) said more support is needed to establish cage-free farms, mostly pertaining to technical advice, training and resources. The findings of this study provide an enhanced understanding of the egg industry in these countries and potential areas for producer support in transitioning to cage-free systems. |
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| spelling | doaj.art-69685bce995448b59be4ffc633b0ee1b2022-12-22T04:41:40ZengFrontiers Media S.A.Frontiers in Veterinary Science2297-17692022-12-01910.3389/fvets.2022.10383621038362Cage egg producers' perspectives on the adoption of cage-free systems in China, Japan, Indonesia, Malaysia, Philippines, and ThailandMaria Catalina Tan de Luna0Qing Yang1Qing Yang2Ali Agus3Shuichi Ito4Zulkifli Idrus5Rahayu H. S. Iman6Jutamart Jattuchai7Elissa Lane8Jayasimha Nuggehalli9Jayasimha Nuggehalli10Kate Hartcher11Kate Hartcher12Michelle Sinclair13Michelle Sinclair14Department of Basic Veterinary Sciences, University of the Philippines, Los Baños, PhilippinesRoyal (Dick) School of Veterinary Studies, The University of Edinburgh, Edinburgh, United KingdomGlobal Food Partners, Singapore, SingaporeFaculty of Animal Science, Gadjah Mada University, Yogyakarta, IndonesiaSchool of Agriculture, Tokai University, Kumamoto, JapanInstitute of Tropical Agriculture and Food Security, Universiti Putra Malaysia, Seri Kembangan, MalaysiaFakultas Peternakan, Bogor Agricultural University, Bogor, IndonesiaFaculty of Veterinary Science, Chulalongkorn University, Bangkok, ThailandGlobal Food Partners, Singapore, SingaporeGlobal Food Partners, Singapore, SingaporeNALSAR University of Law, Hyderabad, IndiaGlobal Food Partners, Singapore, Singapore0School of Veterinary Science, University of Queensland, Brisbane, QLD, Australia0School of Veterinary Science, University of Queensland, Brisbane, QLD, Australia1Animal Law and Policy Program, Harvard Law School, Cambridge, MA, United StatesAsia is responsible for ~60% of global egg production. As in most of the world, nearly all of the egg-laying hens are housed in cages. While there is growing demand for cage-free eggs in many regions of the world, challenges have been reported when transitioning to these systems, which may affect the willingness of producers to transition. The aim of this research was to investigate the views of Asian egg producers on the feasibility of cage-free systems and what they perceive to be the main challenges and proposed solutions in adopting cage-free systems. A total of 224 egg producers (165 cage egg producers) completed questionnaires containing a mix of free-form, Likert scale and demographic items. Data were analyzed using thematic qualitative analysis and descriptive quantitative statistics. Responses indicated that cages are primarily used for their efficiency and ease of management. The most common reasons to consider adopting cage-free systems included improved animal welfare, increased market access, and increased product quality. A majority of producers (65%) responded “yes” or “maybe” when asked if they consider cage-free systems to be feasible in their country. Perceived challenges in adopting cage-free systems included reduced profitability, higher costs, and biosecurity and disease. Potential solutions included the development of the cage-free industry and market development. Most producers (72%) said more support is needed to establish cage-free farms, mostly pertaining to technical advice, training and resources. The findings of this study provide an enhanced understanding of the egg industry in these countries and potential areas for producer support in transitioning to cage-free systems.https://www.frontiersin.org/articles/10.3389/fvets.2022.1038362/fullanimal welfarechickenshenseggproductionAsia |
| spellingShingle | Maria Catalina Tan de Luna Qing Yang Qing Yang Ali Agus Shuichi Ito Zulkifli Idrus Rahayu H. S. Iman Jutamart Jattuchai Elissa Lane Jayasimha Nuggehalli Jayasimha Nuggehalli Kate Hartcher Kate Hartcher Michelle Sinclair Michelle Sinclair Cage egg producers' perspectives on the adoption of cage-free systems in China, Japan, Indonesia, Malaysia, Philippines, and Thailand Frontiers in Veterinary Science animal welfare chickens hens egg production Asia |
| title | Cage egg producers' perspectives on the adoption of cage-free systems in China, Japan, Indonesia, Malaysia, Philippines, and Thailand |
| title_full | Cage egg producers' perspectives on the adoption of cage-free systems in China, Japan, Indonesia, Malaysia, Philippines, and Thailand |
| title_fullStr | Cage egg producers' perspectives on the adoption of cage-free systems in China, Japan, Indonesia, Malaysia, Philippines, and Thailand |
| title_full_unstemmed | Cage egg producers' perspectives on the adoption of cage-free systems in China, Japan, Indonesia, Malaysia, Philippines, and Thailand |
| title_short | Cage egg producers' perspectives on the adoption of cage-free systems in China, Japan, Indonesia, Malaysia, Philippines, and Thailand |
| title_sort | cage egg producers perspectives on the adoption of cage free systems in china japan indonesia malaysia philippines and thailand |
| topic | animal welfare chickens hens egg production Asia |
| url | https://www.frontiersin.org/articles/10.3389/fvets.2022.1038362/full |
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