welfare

Directly after the cage ban, enriched cages were the favourite option. Soon, however, barn systems proved to be the future-proof option. Photo: Ronald Hissink
16-12-2024 | Article

Spain’s slow but steady recovery after hen cage ban

The latest Compassion in World Farming Egg Track report looked at how companies in the UK, France, Italy, Spain and Poland were progressing towards being cage-free by 2025. Photo: Canva
13-12-2024 | News

Poland lagging in cage-free hen commitments

The British Hen Welfare Trust has been encouraging consumers to influence hen welfare with their purses by opting for the best eggs they could afford in the supermarket, as “change happens best from the ground up”. Photo: Canva
13-12-2024 | News

Is the UK egg sector on track to be cage-free by 2025?

Various amendments and clarifications have been made to the the RSPCA’s Welfare Standards for Laying hens. Photo: Henk Riswick
06-12-2024 | News

Amendments made to UK’s welfare standards for laying hens

Co-op’s ‘Space to Thrive’ range, which sees chicken reared under welfare conditions that exceed the UK standards. Photo: Co-op
05-12-2024 | News

UK’s Co-op improves welfare and rebrands ‘Space to Thrive’ poultry range

Poultry gut health, welfare and sustainability – EuroTier seminars now on demand!
22-11-2024 | News

Poultry gut health, welfare and sustainability – EuroTier seminars now on demand!

Several of Canada’s most-prominent poultry researchers are launching new projects span topics including avian influenza, embryo and chick activity, and antibiotic alternatives. Photo: Marcel Rob
15-11-2024 | News

Poultry research in Canada – heavy hitters launch new projects

Dr Tracey Jones from Compassion in World Farming: “It’s inspiring to see so many companies in the poultry sector proving that successful business models can thrive while prioritising animal welfare.” Photo: Canva
05-11-2024 | News

Poultry industry leaders recognised at Good Farm Animal Welfare awards

Animal welfare takes centre stage at Norsk Kylling, daylight is mandatory and stocking density is maximized at 30 kg/m2. Photos: Robert Bodde and Mark Pasveer
04-11-2024 | Article

Clear choice for poultry welfare pays off for Norsk Kylling

ECC production leads to a higher CO2 footprint and more than double NH3 emissions. Photo: Hans Prinsen
28-10-2024 | Article

Poultry welfare comes at a cost