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Where do my eggs come from?

Australia has a number of different production systems to satisfy consumer preferences. Each production system has advantages and disadvantages in terms of cost, efficiency, animal welfare, disease control and environmental impact.

Regardless of the housing system used, the health and welfare of all egg-laying hens in Australia is governed by regulation. Egg farms are regularly inspected by both government and independent inspectors and farmers face penalties for any breaches of welfare regulations.

Australian egg farmers care about the health and welfare of their flocks. They know that keeping their hens healthy, happy and safe - whether they be cage, barn or free-range - underpins the long-term sustainability of their entire farming enterprise.

This is why the Australian Egg Corporation Limited, in partnership with the Hen Welfare Advisory Group , animal scientists, egg farmers and welfare experts is continually looking at ways to improve the health and welfare of hens.