At Humane World for Animals, we work with farmers and producers around the globe to support their shift toward higher-welfare farming systems. Our goal is to help transition to operations where animals can move more freely, engage in natural behavior, and thrive in enriched environments.
We have a team and network of technical experts, as well as science-based resources to support producers moving to cage-free housing systems for laying hens, group housing for sows and gilts, and higher welfare chicken breeds.
Whether working with small farmers or advising the largest pig and egg producers in the world, our mission is clear: Improve the lives of farmed animals through science, practical solutions and compassion.
Saravanakumar Pillai/Humane World for Animals
Collaborating for change
Our commitment to working with producers collaboratively is long-standing. We bring people of different perspectives together through workshops and events, which we have hosted in Chile, Mexico, Brazil, Vietnam, Indonesia, Thailand and Malaysia over the past decade.
Technical resources
Technical management guidelines for the care and housing of hens kept for egg production in cage-free systems in hot and tropical climates:
- Management of cage-free hens (2020)
- CẨM NANG NUÔI GÀ ĐẺ CÔNG NGHIỆP THEO PHƯƠNG PHÁP KHÔNG NUÔI NHỐT TRONG LỒNG CÁ THỂ (2020)
Humane World for Animals report on the welfare of hens kept for egg production in furnished cages:
- Welfare issues with furnished cages (summary)
- Welfare issues with furnished cages (full report)
Case study on Norsk Kylling in Norway and higher welfare chicken production:
Humane World for Animals business case for group housing of sows with early mixing systems (without the need for 28-days or more in gestation crates):
- Business case for preimplantation group housing (2025)
- Business case for preimplantation group housing (2023)
Issue briefing on the link between antibiotics and rapid growth of chickens:
Antibiotics and high welfare broiler chickens (2025)
Humane World for Animals survey on the economics of smallholder cage-free egg production:
Producer economic survey: Guidance for companies seeking cage-free eggs
Latest news
Ahold Delhaize USA, the parent company of several well-known grocery store chains, has strengthened its cage-free egg policy by formally introducing steps toward reaching its goals, including a concrete action plan with public reporting.
In January 2026, an Italian budget law went into effect that established the country’s first public fund dedicated to supporting the transition to cage-free animal farming systems.
Amid growing demand for cage-free eggs from multinational companies, local businesses and consumers across Thailand, Sa-Nguan Farm, an egg producer based in Saraburi province, is the first company in Thailand to produce liquid eggs from cage-free hens.
You can help
Stay up to date on the latest news and quick, simple actions you can take to help animals.
Meredith Lee/The HSUS