Improving bird welfare during transit

29-07-2022 | Health | Article

Sensors were fitted to a small number of hatchling trailers from mid-2021 to provide additional real-time information during transport. Photo: Hans Prinsen

In this era of increased concern for animal welfare, it’s only logical that the transport of birds and other livestock is under scrutiny and that new technologies are being applied to substantially improve welfare. The Transport Genie trailer sensor technology platform leads the way. The adoption of welfare monitoring and improving tech is coming none too soon. According to the newly-released 10th annual Business Benchmark on Farm Animal Welfare report, producers and food firms are taking t