The upcoming decade promises to be full of changes for Canada's egg-laying operations.
Enriched and aviary systems for laying hens have become the new standard in Europe.
Canada is currently updating it's Code of Practice, which will become mandatory in all barns in about 10 years.
Sales Rep for Clark Ag Systems Harold Meadows says the writing is definitely on the wall and many producers are already making changes.
The process for implementing new housing rules has taken time. Meadows notes that's a good thing, as both farmers and manufacturers have had a chance to weigh in on the subject.
The sales rep admits some farmers nearing retirement will likely being selling quota before the new code becomes mandatory.
He also says many producers will likely soon convert a part of their setup to a hybrid enriched system to get used to it.
Meadows feels producers will convert the rest of their housing systems once they see how well it works.
=== Sales Rep for Clark Ag Systems Harold Meadows says many producers are already making changes.
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=== The sales rep admits some farmers nearing retirement will likely being selling quota before the new code becomes mandatory.
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=== Meadows notes that's a good thing, as both farmers and manufacturers have had a chance to weigh in on the subject.
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