Explainer
What are keel bone fractures, and how big of a problem are they?
Keel bone fractures affect the majority of laying hens, yet remain little known outside specialist circles. We explain what they are, why they happen, and what they mean for productivity, welfare standards, and the egg industry.
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Regulation is coming: how to measure keel bone damage
Measurement of keel bone damage is coming. We compare the options on the cost-accuracy curve, and explain why the slaughter line is the right place to do it.
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Keel bone lesions have been formally endorsed as a welfare indicator for laying hens, and revised regulation is due to be proposed by the end of 2026. What happened, what happens next, and how it could work in practice.
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