[Issue+] Focus on egg shell numbers

Published 2025년 11월 7일

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[Livestock and Fisheries News=Reporter Kim Sinji] Recently, as consumer interest in animal welfare has increased, attention is being focused on the eggshell numbers of eggs. The eggshell number is a label introduced from 2018 to allow consumers to easily identify the method of raising laying hens at a glance. The implementation of the eggshell number label was pushed by the government after the pesticide scandal in 2017 to make it easier for consumers to check egg production information. 'Number 1' indicates free-range (free-roaming), 'Number 2' indicates barn (indoor barn raising), 'Number 3' indicates enriched cage (currently 0.075㎡ per bird, with gradual expansion), and 'Number 4' indicates eggs produced in conventional cages (0.05㎡ per bird). According to the eggshell number,

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Only once is animal welfare eggs misunderstood... Although the second is also included, consumer confusion remains Last year's animal welfare egg purchases Increased by 36.6% compared to the previous year Regular eggs decreased by 1.2% Healthy chickens, 'Grade 1', 'no antibiotics', etc. Many consumers mistakenly believe regular eggs are animal welfare eggs Lack of accurate information for many consumers Animal welfare certification system and farming environment labeling system Important to clearly distinguish and promote to consumers Despite the increase in certified farms Due to facility improvement and cost burden Small-scale farms face difficulties Debate between aviaries, experts, civic groups, and farmers Whether it improves welfare or is overcrowded farming During the quarantine period, free-range farming cannot be done Understanding of the actual site is necessary Recently, as consumer interest in animal welfare has increased, attention is focused on the shell number of ...
Source: Aflnews

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