Animal welfare indicators at the broiler slaughterhouse

Hockburn and footpad lesions at the slaughter line give an indication of the welfare of the broilers during the rearing phase. A so-called ChickenCheck Hockburn and Footpad (CLK) technology is used for automatic scoring. Photo: Ton Kastermans.
Hockburn and footpad lesions at the slaughter line give an indication of the welfare of the broilers during the rearing phase. A so-called ChickenCheck Hockburn and Footpad (CLK) technology is used for automatic scoring. Photo: Ton Kastermans.
In order to sell animal products at the best possible price, it is important to take into consideration what the consumer wants. Obviously, consumers want a tasty, safe and healthy product for the lowest possible price. However, they also increasingly look for products reflecting higher animal welfare standards, standards which are being monitored and improved. In order to satisfy the demand for higher welfare animal products, the range of premium products has increased to bridge the differen


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Redacteur 1

Nathalie
Kinsley

Redacteur 2

Fabian
Brockötter

Redacteur 3

Tony
McDougal

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