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Although the app itself is designed to be practical and easy-to-use on-farm, it is underpinned by rigorous scientific research, known as Qualitative Behavioural Assessment" (QBA). Photo: Bert Jansen
24-02-2021 | News

Waitrose rolls out animal welfare app

The study found that the highest increases in imports are expected to come from Mercosur countries where intensive farming is spreading due to export possibilities to Europe and Asia. Photo: Peter Roek
19-02-2021 | News

Animal welfare groups scrutinise EU free trade deals

Deputy CEO of EAST, Yu-Min Chen: The supply of cage-free eggs in Taiwan is rising dramatically as consumers seek out ethical, sustainable alternatives in the supermarket aisle. Photo: Freepic
17-02-2021 | News

Taiwanese retailers’ egg supply chains benchmarked

Hosted by Poultry World editor Fabian Brockotter, experts Leon Marchal (l), Anne Marie Neeteson and Peter van Horne (via video), give their expert opinion on sustainability. Photo: Company webcast
01-02-2021 | News

On demand webinar: Sustainability in poultry production

McDonald s will be serving barn raised RSPCA Approved chicken at its stores nationwide from next month. Photo: RSPCA
01-02-2021 | News

McDonald’s Australia to serve only RSPCA approved chickens

Bird welfare is high on the agenda in the UK, higher than in many places. Yet, extra regulations are proposed for transportation. Photo: Fabian Brockotter
27-01-2021 | News

UK Government plans major changes to poultry transport rules

Across all poultry species, each crop will require the light intensity to be measured and recorded at bird eye-level to confirm that farms are meeting the standards. Photo: Ronald Hissink
20-01-2021 | News

Poultry farm assurance standard changes

Farm accountants Andersons believe that while barn production could grow from its current 3% to 10% of the market by 2025, in most cases free-range may become the commodity egg offering. Photo: Ton Kastermans
06-01-2021 | News

New report highlights mixed future for UK poultry sector

At the Crawley farm different measures are taken to keep the birds happy during the housing orders. Photo: Phill Crawley
04-01-2021 | News

Maintaining bird welfare during AI housing measures

Consumers are increasingly concerned about where their food comes from and how it was produced. Resulting in a demand for improved animal welfare and food quality standards. Photo: Koos Groenewold
18-12-2020 | News

Jan Zandbergen Group supports Better Chicken Commitment