date:Sep 25, 2012
likely to end production as the EUs Welfare of Laying Hens Directive, which came into force on January 1, began to be enforced around Europe. The legislation banned producers from using battery cages and required them to provide larger cages, perches and litter to enable hens to nest, peck and scratch.
Gelley said that many farmers on the continent cant afford to make the changes and would be driven out of business.
Bird flu epidemic
Also, an egg crisis in Mexico was threatening to mop up wor