Column: Better for animal and farmer

Over the past few decades there has been more and more discussion about poultry welfare. At many events and congresses we constantly discuss ways of improving welfare and behaviour in poultry. Over and over again. From my perspective as a broiler breeder researcher I think this a worthwhile discussion to have. A good discussion and some pressure from the government is necessary to get us thinking about adjusting habits and management practices. Without that we run the risk of continuin