Directly after the cage ban, enriched cages were the favourite option. Soon, however, barn systems proved to be the future-proof option. Photo: Ronald HissinkThe Spanish egg industry has witnessed some turbulent years. Production was hit hard with the banning of conventional cages in 2012, which made up 95% of housing systems. Enriched cages were initially favoured, but became less important while new barn and free-range systems were increasingly adopted. Recovery was slow but steady, with current production at an all-time high. Directive 1999/74/EC forced the Spanish egg industry to change the housing system for laying hens in 2012. Until then, 9
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