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Caged bird rearing poses health risks to humans

The holding structure where Kasendi Mutinda rears over 500 layers at Ngengeka village in Kitui county. [Philip Muasya, Standard]

A study has revealed an increase in the number of Kenyan farmers rearing chicken in cages even as other countries phase out the system due to human health and animal welfare issues.

A report released on Monday by the Africa Network for Animal Welfare (ANAW) revealed that 57 per cent of farmers involved in commercial chicken rearing had adopted battery cage system.

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