Legislation does too little, too late for caged egg-laying hens

Oregonian (editorial):

Kelly Peterson and Kristin Sulis:Just as 100 percent of nearly 9 billion broiler chickens raised in Oregon and the rest of the nation are already raised cage-free, the animal welfare movement is seeking the improved welfare and better food safety that generally result from cage-free conditions for egg-laying hens.

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