welfare

Natalie Smith, head of Sustainable Agriculture and Fisheries at Tesco: “We know how much our customers care about animal welfare, and we’re committed to improving standards.” Photo: Canva
03-07-2024 | News

Animal welfare groups call on Tesco to join Better Chicken Commitment

Aviagen has received approval from the RSPCA for an additional slower-growing breed that meets the standards of the European Chicken Commitment. Photo: Aviagen
28-06-2024 | News

Breeding companies continue to move to European Chicken Commitment standards despite additional costs

Water restriction results in more stress in the pullets which leads to increased susceptibility to disease and other negative side effects. Photo: Koos Groenewold
20-06-2024 | Expert opinion

Column: Better for animal and farmer

Aiming to utilise all animals born into its farm system, and with a high focus on welfare, in-ovo sexing technology will allow the company to continue its zero-waste philosophies. Photo: Kipster
12-06-2024 | News

Egg producer Kipster commits to in-ovo sexing in the US

Stuart Bird, Bird Bros production director: “There is an increasing number of barn systems operating successfully across the UK and we can see the benefits this model provides.” Photo: Canva
07-06-2024 | News

From colony to barn eggs – a UK company’s vision

There are scenarios where high expansion nitrogen foam may not be the most effective option. Photo: Canva
05-06-2024 | News

High expansion nitrogen foam – an effective method of culling poultry?

The Silks Hotel Group in Taiwan's has announced a cage-free sourcing policy. Photo: EAST
16-05-2024 | News

Taiwan’s largest publicly-listed hotel group commits to cage-free eggs

The French Agency for Food, Environmental and Occupational Health & Safety (Anses) recommends adopting a system of 5 welfare levels, from the highest (A) to the lowest (E). Photo: Canva
13-05-2024 | News

Why current animal welfare labelling is not enough

RSPCA Assured has further extended its current pause on the introduction of new standards. Photo: Canva
10-05-2024 | News

Further pause in introduction of new standards for laying hens