Eggs must come from a producer that works in accordance with a health reporting system with health parameters for animal welfare. Parameters are to be monitored in a systematic way, causes must be analysed, deviations must be documented and result in appropriate action in consultation with a veterinarian or production advisor to remedy the problems.
The health reporting system must at least include the following:
- Mortality rate
- Pecking injuries
- Feathering
- The presence of mites
- The presence of roundworm