Perdue announce further animal welfare commitments Further animal welfare commitments have been introduced by broiler giant Perdue, challenging the status quo on...
Consumer theories about modern poultry farming systems German consumers tend to blame the industrialised agri-food system rather than farmers for perceived problems...
Canada: Funding provided to prevent male chick culling Funding to invest in innovation in Canada’s egg industry will help address key animal welfare matters.
Nestlé push for better poultry welfare in Europe Nestlé is to help improve the welfare of millions of chickens used for food in Europe through its leading food...
European companies scoop top poultry welfare awards Dutch manufacturer Kipster has taken the prestigious Compassion in World Farming Best Marketing Award for...
Unclear scientific terminology affects bird welfare Bird welfare can be impinged when legislators adopt unclear scientific definitions, according to recently...
Animal welfare research leads to European law reform Pan-global research aimed at improving bird welfare during poultry production has led to a change in European...
EC broiler report criticised for lack of welfare European animal welfare groups have criticised a new European Commission report on broiler production, saying it...
Aussie poultry welfare standards get overwhelming response Record numbers of people have submitted responses to the controversial Australian consultation on poultry...
Perdue to invest millions in higher welfare stunning US poultry giant Perdue Farms is to invest more than $15m on a higher welfare controlled atmospheric stunning...
Cranswick tops Benchmark on farm welfare British food producer Cranswick has retained its pole position as the top ranked producer in the 6th annual...
EC: Animal welfare has limited impact for agri producers Animal welfare standards in the European Union have a limited competitive impact for agricultural producers...
IEC: Global standards for animal health and welfare vital Global standards for animal health and welfare, which are being established by the World Animal Health...
When research meets farming to lift welfare The EU-funded Hennovation project was an exercise in bringing egg farmers together with researchers to develop...
Would Swiss consumers pay for dual-purpose poultry? Research on Swiss consumers has shown they prefer the idea of dual-purpose poultry compared to male chick...
13 US states take legal action over California egg law Legislation agreed in California 9 years ago, designed to promote bird welfare, is being challenged by 13 US...
A great, big Poultry World I am now at the 12 month mark working with the global poultry industry. It has been an interesting 12 months and...
Commentary: Foster Farms and the US Salmonella outbreaks Chick-Cite has commented recently on the ongoing investigation of outbreaks of Salmonella Heidelberg attributed...
Challenges of the poultry industry In spite of substantial qualitative and quantitative advancements in different sectors of the poultry industry,...
Activists lack self-esteem Animal activists pose a clear danger to agriculture. Through terrorists acts, blackmail and propaganda they try...
Global warming Al Gore received the Nobel Prize for his work on Global Warming awareness. The Kyoto agreement, which got a...
Animal Protection and Ostriches in the EU The EU Council Directive 98/58 "concerning the protection of animals kept for farming purposes" states that...
Is activist pressure winning out over common sense Living in a country where intensive livestock production is pictured as conducting a 'crime against animals' is...
US legislates against animal rights terrorism The US House of Representatives passed the Animal Enterprise Terrorism Act in mid-November, following unanimous...
Campaign Against Animal Production Intensifies A recent press release from the US Animal Agriculture Alliance, a pro-industry group, reported on the Animals...
Freedom to eat In many countries around the world people have the right of freedom of speech. And in places where rulers do...
Confined or free range? When reviewing the innovations to be expected at this year's VIV Europe, it is good to see that, in spite of the...
McDonald’s in the cross hairs Animal welfare groups have targeted the iconic golden arches of McDonald’s in a bid to improve the lives of...
Epigenetics for more efficient broilers When broiler breeders are confronted with a lifetime of protein restriction, their offspring grow at least...
Welfare versus natural behaviour: A fine balance Colony egg systems are often considered lower welfare, but by some measures can offer birds easier access to...
The case for extending free-range laying cycles Free range egg producers have been looking at the case for longer laying cycles for their birds. Poultry World...
Smart sanitiser cutting human contact with formalin Poultry World visited Aviagen’s hatchery in the West Midlands, where we caught up with a company that is...
Sustainability depends on viewpoint Animal welfare and the CO2 footprint could conflict with one another. This is why the environmental efficiency...
Technology will revolutionise welfare and performance Technology is one way in which welfare goals will be met while the efficiency of poultry is maintained. Poultry...
Best nutrition for footpad health Correct concentrations of vitamins and minerals and good management practices are needed, particularly for...
Progress on OIE Global Hen Housing Standards Progress on the OIE’s Global Hen Housing outcome-based standards is taking place but may not come into force...
Evaluation of the Danish footpad lesion surveillance Footpad dermatitis or foot pad lesions, is a well-recognised multifactorial syndrome of welfare concern in...
Farmers should be wary of new rules on foot condition At the latest Turkey Science and Production Conference a session was held on the latest research into Foot Pad...
Impact of space on the welfare of free-range layers Consumers base their purchasing decisions often on aspects of animal welfare. An important factor in the case of...
Impact on hen bone integrity in cage-free environments Several years have passed since the 2012 EU ban on conventional cages. With the latest announcements from many...
What are the implications of slower growing birds? The decision to move to the production of slower growing chickens needs to be based on science and data and not...
Novelties from EuroTier The largest animal husbandry exhibition in the world, EuroTier in Hannover, featured it’s World Poultry Show...
Effects of post-hatch brooding temperature on broilers Intensive broiler production comes with challenges for animal welfare, including lameness and contact...
NCC: Unfair portrayal of chicken production A broadcast by Fusion Television in the USA unfairly portrays the realities of modern chicken production. It...