beak trimming

Alternatives to beak trimming exist and should be prioritised, says the Conservative Animal Welfare Foundation. Photo: Jairo Alzate

21-06-2022 | News

Pressure grows on UK egg sector to end beak trimming

Mature trees, good access to ranges and lower stocking densities are very important to get birds outside and mitigate pecking. Photo: Hans Banus

18-10-2021 | News

Transitioning to non beak-tipped flocks

Hens with intact beaks. Dutch industry sources estimate fewer than 10% of birds placed after September this year will have beak treatment. Photo: Koos Groenewold

22-08-2018 | Article

Dutch farmers learning to live without beak trimming

Photo: Medicimage/REX/Shutterstock

10-08-2018 | News

Defra releases updated welfare code for laying hens and pullets

Photo: Bart Nijs

28-07-2017 | News

On demand: Webinar ‘intact beaks in parent stock’

Webinar: How to limit the impact of intact beaks in parent stock

14-06-2017 | News

Webinar: How to limit the impact of intact beaks in parent stock

Feather pecking issues: Probiotics can help. Photo: Koos Groenewold

20-02-2017 | Article

Feather pecking issues: Probiotics can help

Fabian Brockotter

04-05-2016 | Article

At the top of the pecking order

UK minister rejects beak trimming ban

30-11-2015 | News

UK minister rejects beak trimming ban

IEC conference: Avian influenza and welfare

25-08-2015 | Article

IEC conference: Avian influenza and welfare