Poultry Industry News By Category: Poultry Welfare
Monday, May 20, 2013
Animal Welfare Panel Formed at Tyson
US - Tyson Foods has named more than a dozen Animal Well-Being Advisory Panel Members to help guide the Company's FarmCheck programme. ...
US - Tyson Foods has named more than a dozen Animal Well-Being Advisory Panel Members to help guide the Company's FarmCheck programme. ...
Friday, May 17, 2013
SENASICA Reports No Further Bird Flu Cases
MEXICO – Surveillance work has discovered no new cases of bird flu in Puebla, the Ministry of Agriculture (SAGARPA) revealed at a council of poultry industry organisations....
MEXICO – Surveillance work has discovered no new cases of bird flu in Puebla, the Ministry of Agriculture (SAGARPA) revealed at a council of poultry industry organisations....
Thursday, May 16, 2013
Profit and Welfare Crucial for Pig and Poultry
UK - The pig and poultry sectors have invested millions on new welfare systems and it is essential that these farmers can now run their businesses at a profit, NFU President Peter Kendall told the industry yesterday (Wednesday)....
UK - The pig and poultry sectors have invested millions on new welfare systems and it is essential that these farmers can now run their businesses at a profit, NFU President Peter Kendall told the industry yesterday (Wednesday)....
Wednesday, May 15, 2013
Photoperiod, Light Intensity Do Not Stress Broilers
US - Plasma corticosterone - an indicator of stress - was not affected by photoperiod, light intensity or their interaction in recent research by USDA Agricultural Research Service. Bodyweight was reduced in broilers experiencing an 16-hour dark period...
US - Plasma corticosterone - an indicator of stress - was not affected by photoperiod, light intensity or their interaction in recent research by USDA Agricultural Research Service. Bodyweight was reduced in broilers experiencing an 16-hour dark period...
Humane Society: India Agrees Battery Cages Are Illegal
INDIA - Humane Society International/India (HSI/India) has successfully persuaded the majority of Indian states—including the top egg-producing states—to declare that confining hens to battery cages violates the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals Act...
INDIA - Humane Society International/India (HSI/India) has successfully persuaded the majority of Indian states—including the top egg-producing states—to declare that confining hens to battery cages violates the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals Act...
Thursday, May 09, 2013
Public Seeks Assurances Farmers Take Care of Animals
CANADA - The chair of the Provincial Animal Care Committee for Manitoba says that, when it comes to the care and handling of farm animals that are raised for food, the general public is looking for assurances that farmers can be trusted to do the right...
CANADA - The chair of the Provincial Animal Care Committee for Manitoba says that, when it comes to the care and handling of farm animals that are raised for food, the general public is looking for assurances that farmers can be trusted to do the right...
Monday, May 06, 2013
Pressure to Lift Poultry Standards
AUSTRALIA - Australian and New Zealand primary industry ministers will consider increased regulations and enforcement measures over battery hen production, following a push by ACT Greens minister Shane Rattenbury....
AUSTRALIA - Australian and New Zealand primary industry ministers will consider increased regulations and enforcement measures over battery hen production, following a push by ACT Greens minister Shane Rattenbury....
Friday, May 03, 2013
Genetic Selection for Leg Soundness in Broilers is Feasible
US - A new study shows that it is possible to select for improved leg soundness in broilers without having a significant adverse effects on bodyweight or carcass traits....
US - A new study shows that it is possible to select for improved leg soundness in broilers without having a significant adverse effects on bodyweight or carcass traits....
Coalition Formed to Oppose Egg Bill
US - Egg Farmers of America, a coalition of egg farmers and supporters throughout the US, are opposed to the Egg Bill (S820 and HR1731) for many reasons including the resultant farm foreclosures similar to the EU experience when they implemented a law...
US - Egg Farmers of America, a coalition of egg farmers and supporters throughout the US, are opposed to the Egg Bill (S820 and HR1731) for many reasons including the resultant farm foreclosures similar to the EU experience when they implemented a law...
Thursday, May 02, 2013
Nest Design Affects Hen Behaviour, Mislaid Eggs
SWITZERLAND - Grids outside nest boxes rather than wooden perches seemed to improve nesting behaviour in laying hens, according to new research, and resulted in fewer mislaid eggs....
SWITZERLAND - Grids outside nest boxes rather than wooden perches seemed to improve nesting behaviour in laying hens, according to new research, and resulted in fewer mislaid eggs....
Wednesday, May 01, 2013
Dozen Reasons for Family Farms to Vote 'No' on Egg Bill
US - Ahead of the Congress vote on the 'Egg Bill', Egg Farmers of America opposes federal standards for egg production, saying it would disadvantage family farms....
US - Ahead of the Congress vote on the 'Egg Bill', Egg Farmers of America opposes federal standards for egg production, saying it would disadvantage family farms....
Saturday is International Respect for Chickens Day
US - On Saturday (4 May), animal advocates will celebrate International Respect for Chickens Day. May is International Respect for Chickens Month....
US - On Saturday (4 May), animal advocates will celebrate International Respect for Chickens Day. May is International Respect for Chickens Month....
Tuesday, April 30, 2013
Family Farmers Need Congress to Pass 'Egg Bill' to Survive
US - Egg farmers say they need Congress to include the Egg Products Inspection Act ("Egg Bill"), introduced recently in Congress, as part of this year's Farm Bill or many of them may soon be forced out of business....
US - Egg farmers say they need Congress to include the Egg Products Inspection Act ("Egg Bill"), introduced recently in Congress, as part of this year's Farm Bill or many of them may soon be forced out of business....
Monday, April 29, 2013
Egg Bill Blasted by Animal Protection Organizations
US - The Humane Farming Association (HFA) and a broad coalition of animal protection organizations expressed outrage over Senator Feinstein's introduction of "The Egg Products Inspection Act Amendments of 2013." ...
US - The Humane Farming Association (HFA) and a broad coalition of animal protection organizations expressed outrage over Senator Feinstein's introduction of "The Egg Products Inspection Act Amendments of 2013." ...
Friday, April 26, 2013
Commission Refers Greece, Italy to Court over Cage Ban Failure
EU - The European Commission decided to take Greece and Italy to the Court of Justice of the European Union over the failure to correctly implement Directive 1999/74/EC banning 'un-enriched cages' (battery cages). ...
EU - The European Commission decided to take Greece and Italy to the Court of Justice of the European Union over the failure to correctly implement Directive 1999/74/EC banning 'un-enriched cages' (battery cages). ...
Thursday, April 25, 2013
Layer Hybrids React Differently to Fibre Source
SWEDEN - Layers in enriched cages frequently pecked at straw pellets provided with the feed or in letter bath, report researchers based in Uppsala but the two hybrid lines studied behaved differently in their pecking behaviour and in terms of eggshell...
SWEDEN - Layers in enriched cages frequently pecked at straw pellets provided with the feed or in letter bath, report researchers based in Uppsala but the two hybrid lines studied behaved differently in their pecking behaviour and in terms of eggshell...
Call for United Front on Poultry Welfare
UK - Finding ways to promote the high welfare standards of British poultry production should help boost sales of home-produced chicken meat in the wake of the horsemeat scandal, according to a leading poultry producer. ...
UK - Finding ways to promote the high welfare standards of British poultry production should help boost sales of home-produced chicken meat in the wake of the horsemeat scandal, according to a leading poultry producer. ...
Wednesday, April 24, 2013
Growing Forward 2 Launched in Manitoba
CANADA - Canada's agriculture minister says Growing Forward 2 takes a less reactive and more proactive approach to addressing the challenges faced by agriculture....
CANADA - Canada's agriculture minister says Growing Forward 2 takes a less reactive and more proactive approach to addressing the challenges faced by agriculture....
Tuesday, April 23, 2013
Journalists Flock to North Carolina for Chicken Media Summit
US - The inaugural Chicken Media Summit, sponsored by the National Chicken Council and the US Poultry & Egg Association (USPoultry) brought together 30 members from national and local media covering business, meat and poultry trade, food, food safety,...
US - The inaugural Chicken Media Summit, sponsored by the National Chicken Council and the US Poultry & Egg Association (USPoultry) brought together 30 members from national and local media covering business, meat and poultry trade, food, food safety,...
Friday, April 19, 2013
ADAS Secures Grant to Assess Global Sustainable Impact of Feeding Poultry
UK - ADAS received a substantial grant from Sainsbury’s Innovation Fund to examine the extent to which higher levels of UK produced rapeseed meal (RSM) can be substituted for soybean meal (SBM) in broiler chicken diets, without compromising productivity...
UK - ADAS received a substantial grant from Sainsbury’s Innovation Fund to examine the extent to which higher levels of UK produced rapeseed meal (RSM) can be substituted for soybean meal (SBM) in broiler chicken diets, without compromising productivity...
Thursday, April 18, 2013
Medicines Agency Advises Commission on Animal Antibiotic Use
EU - The European Medicines Agency will provide advice on the impact on public health and animal health of the use of antibiotics in animals. The request was made by the European Commission as part of its ‘action plan against the rising threats from...
EU - The European Medicines Agency will provide advice on the impact on public health and animal health of the use of antibiotics in animals. The request was made by the European Commission as part of its ‘action plan against the rising threats from...
Monday, April 15, 2013
NOAH Film Makes Industry Call to Reach Out to Consumers
UK - In a film released last week, high profile delegates to this year’s Food Chain Conference, organised by the National Office of Animal Health (NOAH), have called on the industry to engage with consumers about the important role animal medicines...
UK - In a film released last week, high profile delegates to this year’s Food Chain Conference, organised by the National Office of Animal Health (NOAH), have called on the industry to engage with consumers about the important role animal medicines...
Your Chance to Debate Welfare Issues
UK - Pig and Poultry LIVE will be held on 15 May at a bigger venue, offering more networking opportunities and more trade stands....
UK - Pig and Poultry LIVE will be held on 15 May at a bigger venue, offering more networking opportunities and more trade stands....
Tuesday, April 09, 2013
Summit Provides Insight on Food Safety, Ag-Gag Law
US - A former FSIS Under-Secretary and Hallmark/Westland Food Safety Consultant are to discuss lessons learned at the upcoming Animal Agriculture Alliance's annual Stakeholders Summit....
US - A former FSIS Under-Secretary and Hallmark/Westland Food Safety Consultant are to discuss lessons learned at the upcoming Animal Agriculture Alliance's annual Stakeholders Summit....
Friday, April 05, 2013
ADAS Launches HealthyHens Project
UK - HealthyHens is a European wide project looking at the welfare of organic laying hens throughout the EU. ...
UK - HealthyHens is a European wide project looking at the welfare of organic laying hens throughout the EU. ...
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