RSPCA revises its turkey welfare standards

Key changes to the welfare standards include limiting the number of times that a bird can be subjected to the maximum stocking density of 25kg/sq m (2.3/sq ft) to just once in its lifetime.

The RSPCA has also prohibited beak trimming of turkeys reared in controlled environment housing and formulated more advice on enriching their environment.

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Source: Farmers Weekly

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