IPWA and IEF partner to strengthen poultry welfare training and support
A new partnership between the International Poultry Welfare Alliance (IPWA) and the International Egg Foundation (IEF) aims to strengthen poultry welfare training and practical support for producers in regions facing nutrition and food security challenges.
The new partnership was announced at the International Production & Processing Expo (IPPE), which was held from 27-29 January Georgia World Congress Center in Atlanta in the US.
Through the newly-signed Memorandum of Understanding (MOU), IPWA will provide IEF with access to its science-based Key Welfare Indicator (KWI) Guides, member scientific expertise, and aligned tools. IEF will apply these resources in the field and share feedback from farmers, trainers, and local partners to ensure the materials meet real-world needs across diverse production environments.
Proven welfare tools and refined its global welfare guidance
According to IEF chairman, Bruce Dooyema, the Foundation is focused on delivering practical solutions that strengthen egg production and nutrition outcomes in vulnerable regions. “Through our partnership with IPWA, we can apply proven welfare tools in the field while contributing farmer-led insights that help ensure guidance reflects real-world conditions.”
IPWA leaders say the collaboration will directly strengthen the organisation’s ability to refine its global welfare guidance.
Dr Katy Tarrant, chair of IPWA: “We are honoured to support IEF’s mission and to learn from the regions where these tools matter most. This feedback-driven approach helps ensure our KWI Guides remain relevant, adaptable, and effective for producers around the world.”
Tailored training
The partnership includes ongoing coordination between the organisations to assess field outcomes and identify opportunities to tailor welfare training and science-informed resources to improve poultry welfare globally.
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