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Slower growing broiler breeds could be more efficient than standard, RSPCA research claims
The RSPCA has claimed that producing meat from slower-growing chickens can significantly reduce mortality and culling and improve meat quality. An…
Welfare
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France moves to ban male chick culling
The French government has announced it will ban the practice of culling male chicks in hatcheries by the end of…
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The Co-op produces training video for broiler farmers
The welfare of millions of broiler chickens could be improved thanks to an educational video to help farmers identify and…
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Better Chicken Commitment analysis: Increased costs but no improvement in bird welfare
Analysis into the Better Chicken Commitment shows that it could increase on-farm costs and greenhouse gas emissions, without delivering a…
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Comment: There’s too little credit given to farmers for welfare improvements
By Gary Ford, chief poultry advisor, NFU I recently heard a broiler farmer make the comment that ‘farmers want better…
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Labour Party renews calls to enshrine animal sentience in law
The Labour Party’s has called for a renewed drive for animal sentience to be embedded in legislation. As part of…
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Key role for vets in sustainable farming, says BVA
Vets have a key role to play in furthering the sustainable animal agriculture agenda in the UK, the British Veterinary…
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Analysis: Increasing pressure to ban infra-red beak treatment
By Rachael Porter There’s increasing pressure on the industry to ban infra-red beak treatment, but why? And what are the…
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Scotland to follow England with compulsory CCTV in abattoirs
The British Veterinary Association has welcomed the announcement that Scottish legislation is to be brought forward to make CCTV mandatory…
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Silicon supplement could improve bone strength and welfare of millions of chickens a year
Scientists have found a way to develop a silicon food supplement for poultry, which could provide a major boost to…