Broiler welfare symposium: The balance between producers’ and consumers’ standards

Broiler growing methods in the US are now closely monitored by the public, strongly driven by animal welfare concerns. A seminar was held earlier this year with the aim of defining acceptable production standards for both consumers and producers. Specialists expressed their views, ranging from breeding to growing and slaughter. By Dr. Simon M. Shane, Durham, NC, USA The US broiler welfare symposium was organised by the American Association of Avian Pathologists and sponsored by the American Vet