Third of European Eggs May not meet Standards

Third of European Eggs May not meet Standards

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The video discusses the transition of egg-laying hens from cramped battery cages to more spacious environments in the UK, following a European ban on battery cages. It highlights the scale of egg production in the UK, where 31 million eggs are consumed daily, with half coming from caged hens. The video compares the cost of caged versus free-range eggs and notes that despite the ban, a third of European eggs may still come from battery cages.

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1.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What change is being implemented for egg-laying hens in the UK?

They will be exported to other countries.

They will be moved to larger cages.

They will be fed a new diet.

They will be kept in smaller groups.

2.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

How many eggs are consumed daily in the UK?

50 million

31 million

20 million

10 million

3.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What percentage of eggs consumed in the UK are produced domestically?

80%

70%

60%

50%

4.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

How much can eggs from caged birds sell for compared to free-range eggs?

More than £2 for half a dozen

Less than 70p for half a dozen

Exactly £1 for half a dozen

Less than 50p for half a dozen

5.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Despite the ban, what fraction of eggs in Europe are still produced in battery cages?

One quarter

One third

Two thirds

One half