Coming Up on AgDay: Report on Poultry Cage Law

On Feb. 24, AgDay will have team coverage of an important issue to animal agriculture—the proposed law on caged hens.

Full coverage of proposed cage law takes place Feb. 24

On Friday, AgDay will have team coverage of an important issue to animal agriculture—the proposed law on caged hens. The law was based on a proposal written by the Humane Society of the United States and the United Egg Producers (UEP).

Reporter Tyne Morgan recently talked with the past president of UEP, who wrote the mandate, and visited his egg operation in Indiana. Here’s a preview of what he had to say:

Also, AgDay reporter Michelle Rook talked with the National Cattle Board Association about the policy and what it will mean for all of animal agriculture.

Be sure to tune in to AgDay on Friday, Feb. 24, for full coverage of this proposed legislation.

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