EU Commission proposes to end the use of cages on farms

Confirmation expected by end of 2023

The EU Commission wants to end the use of cages on farms and a proposal is expected by the end of 2023. Picture: iStock. 

The EU Commission will propose to end the use of cages on farms for laying hens, sows, calves, rabbits, pullets, broiler breeders, layer breeders, quail, ducks and geese.

The proposal is expected by the end of 2023, with a view to the proposed legislation entering into force from 2027.