Poultry Industry News By Category: Poultry Welfare
Friday, February 01, 2013
IPPE: Balance of Aspects Needed for Sustainable Poultry Care
US – In her presentation on 'Poultry Handling and Slaughter Issues' at the 'Animal Care and Handling: Focus on Poultry' program at the 2013 International Production & Processing Expo (IPPE), Dr Kate Barger, DVM, Cobb-Vantress, compared a 1957 six-week...
US – In her presentation on 'Poultry Handling and Slaughter Issues' at the 'Animal Care and Handling: Focus on Poultry' program at the 2013 International Production & Processing Expo (IPPE), Dr Kate Barger, DVM, Cobb-Vantress, compared a 1957 six-week...
Tuesday, January 29, 2013
On-line Guide to Slaughter of Poultry
UK - An on-line guide to the humane slaughter of poultry has been produced by the Humane Slaughter Association (HSA)....
UK - An on-line guide to the humane slaughter of poultry has been produced by the Humane Slaughter Association (HSA)....
Friday, January 25, 2013
EU, Brazil Sign Welfare Agreement
EU & BRAZIL - Brazil and the European Union signed an animal welfare agreement during the 6th EU Summit Brazil held 24 January, at the Presidential Palace. ...
EU & BRAZIL - Brazil and the European Union signed an animal welfare agreement during the 6th EU Summit Brazil held 24 January, at the Presidential Palace. ...
Wednesday, January 23, 2013
Adolescents Care But Don’t Feel Responsible for Farm Animal Welfare
UK - A study at the Royal Veterinary College in collaboration with the Royal Society for Prevention of Cruelty to Animals and the Institute of Education examined for the first time the knowledge, beliefs and attitudes about farm animal welfare held by...
UK - A study at the Royal Veterinary College in collaboration with the Royal Society for Prevention of Cruelty to Animals and the Institute of Education examined for the first time the knowledge, beliefs and attitudes about farm animal welfare held by...
Hot Topics to be Addressed at WPSA Meeting
UK - The Annual Meeting of the national branch of the World's Poultry Science Association (WPSA) will be held on 16 and 17 April at Nottingham University. Key topics in the programme are the future for therapeutic use of antibiotics and unexpected consequences of...
UK - The Annual Meeting of the national branch of the World's Poultry Science Association (WPSA) will be held on 16 and 17 April at Nottingham University. Key topics in the programme are the future for therapeutic use of antibiotics and unexpected consequences of...
Quebec, Catalonia Set up Animal Welfare R&D Network
CANADA & SPAIN - QCATnet is the name of the new R&D network on production animal welfare between the Institute of Agriculture and Food Research and Technology (IRTA), linked to the Department of Agriculture, Livestock, Fishery, Food, and the Natural Environment...
CANADA & SPAIN - QCATnet is the name of the new R&D network on production animal welfare between the Institute of Agriculture and Food Research and Technology (IRTA), linked to the Department of Agriculture, Livestock, Fishery, Food, and the Natural Environment...
European, World Challenges for Welfare at IPPE
US - At the 2013 IPPE, the Tech XChange theaters in A-Hall and B-Hall will focus on new developments in the US and abroad....
US - At the 2013 IPPE, the Tech XChange theaters in A-Hall and B-Hall will focus on new developments in the US and abroad....
Tuesday, January 22, 2013
Animal Welfare Research Network Joins Prestigious Organisations
CANADA – New research avenues are possible following the creation of a network between leading animal welfare research and development organisations....
CANADA – New research avenues are possible following the creation of a network between leading animal welfare research and development organisations....
Strong Sector Requires Further Improvements
GERMANY – Despite a gross domestic product of 160 billion euros and employing 5 million people the German agri-food industry still has much to achieve, this was the message of the German Farmers Association (DBV) at Green Week, the International food...
GERMANY – Despite a gross domestic product of 160 billion euros and employing 5 million people the German agri-food industry still has much to achieve, this was the message of the German Farmers Association (DBV) at Green Week, the International food...
Former Poultry CRC Student Reducing Fear in Hens
AUSTRALIA - Dr Lauren Edwards undertook her PhD, titled Human-animal interactions in the laying hen, with support from the first round Australian Poultry CRC (2003-2009) under the supervision of Professors Paul Hemsworth and Grahame Coleman....
AUSTRALIA - Dr Lauren Edwards undertook her PhD, titled Human-animal interactions in the laying hen, with support from the first round Australian Poultry CRC (2003-2009) under the supervision of Professors Paul Hemsworth and Grahame Coleman....
Monday, January 21, 2013
Canada-US Agree on Animal Disease Zoning
CANADA & US - Canada and the United States are to recognise each other’s zoning measures during highly contagious foreign animal disease outbreaks....
CANADA & US - Canada and the United States are to recognise each other’s zoning measures during highly contagious foreign animal disease outbreaks....
Thursday, January 17, 2013
Striking a Balance in Animal Production
US - The need for agriculture to maintain the public's support of animal production practices while at the same time provide enough food for the world will be examined by experts at Purdue University and the US Department of Agriculture....
US - The need for agriculture to maintain the public's support of animal production practices while at the same time provide enough food for the world will be examined by experts at Purdue University and the US Department of Agriculture....
Do Hens Have Friends? It Seems Not
UK - A Royal Veterinary College study has found that hens reared in commercial conditions do not form friendships or and are not particular about who they spend time with....
UK - A Royal Veterinary College study has found that hens reared in commercial conditions do not form friendships or and are not particular about who they spend time with....
Wednesday, January 16, 2013
Automatic Broiler Foot Health System Needs Further Refinement
BELGIUM - A prototype system for automatic dermatitis assessment needs to be improved on several points if it is to replace expert assessment of footpad dermatitis although there was good agreement between the two systems in average flock score....
BELGIUM - A prototype system for automatic dermatitis assessment needs to be improved on several points if it is to replace expert assessment of footpad dermatitis although there was good agreement between the two systems in average flock score....
Tuesday, January 15, 2013
Nest Matting, Litter Impact Layer Plumage Condition
FRANCE - Layer performance was unaffected by the lining material used in nests and the pecking/scratching area or litter provision in furnished cages (colony cages), according to new research at ANSES. However, artificial turf mats in the pecking/scratching...
FRANCE - Layer performance was unaffected by the lining material used in nests and the pecking/scratching area or litter provision in furnished cages (colony cages), according to new research at ANSES. However, artificial turf mats in the pecking/scratching...
Monday, January 14, 2013
Poland Bans Ritual Slaughter of Animals
POLAND - As of 1 January, 2013, Poland banned the ritual slaughter of animals without prior stunning. ...
POLAND - As of 1 January, 2013, Poland banned the ritual slaughter of animals without prior stunning. ...
Broilers Benefit from Longer Dark Periods
CANADA - Most measurements of broiler health and welfare studied by researchers based in Saskatoon were improved by providing the birds with a longer dark period than is used in standard commercial practice. ...
CANADA - Most measurements of broiler health and welfare studied by researchers based in Saskatoon were improved by providing the birds with a longer dark period than is used in standard commercial practice. ...
Thursday, January 10, 2013
Final Rule on Traceability for Livestock Moving Interstate
US - The Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service (APHIS) published in the Federal Register its final rule on traceability requirements for livestock moved interstate. Though the final rule mainly focuses on cattle, it leaves in place existing poultry-related...
US - The Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service (APHIS) published in the Federal Register its final rule on traceability requirements for livestock moved interstate. Though the final rule mainly focuses on cattle, it leaves in place existing poultry-related...
Wednesday, January 09, 2013
Maryland Bans Arsenic in Chicken Feed
US - Maryland has become the first state to ban an arsenic additive in chicken feed. ...
US - Maryland has become the first state to ban an arsenic additive in chicken feed. ...
Tuesday, January 08, 2013
Using Nitrogen for Euthanasia Improves Welfare
CANADA - Research conducted by the University of Manitoba has shown, from an animal welfare perspective, nitrogen is a better alternative for mass euthanasia than carbon dioxide, writes Bruce Cochrane....
CANADA - Research conducted by the University of Manitoba has shown, from an animal welfare perspective, nitrogen is a better alternative for mass euthanasia than carbon dioxide, writes Bruce Cochrane....
Thursday, January 03, 2013
Humane Euthanising Using Nitrogen Foam
THE NETHERLANDS - The most humane method to euthanize animals that are in severe pain or suffer severely seems to be the use of nitrogen gas foam, according to N2GF. ...
THE NETHERLANDS - The most humane method to euthanize animals that are in severe pain or suffer severely seems to be the use of nitrogen gas foam, according to N2GF. ...
Wednesday, January 02, 2013
Welfare Reforms to Cover All Australia's Livestock Trade
AUSTRALIA - The world’s most stringent live export regulations now apply to all exports of Australian livestock for slaughter....
AUSTRALIA - The world’s most stringent live export regulations now apply to all exports of Australian livestock for slaughter....
Monday, December 31, 2012
Canada Geese Shooting Investigated
CANADA - Royal Canadian Mounted Police (RCMP) in southern Alberta are investigating a suspected poaching incident in which five Canada geese were shot and left in a pile near a field on the outskirts of Fort Macleod....
CANADA - Royal Canadian Mounted Police (RCMP) in southern Alberta are investigating a suspected poaching incident in which five Canada geese were shot and left in a pile near a field on the outskirts of Fort Macleod....
Thursday, December 27, 2012
Best Practice Disposal of Spent Hens
AUSTRALIA - For egg producers, nothing is more important than the welfare of their birds; it is their livelihood. This extends to their treatment at the conclusion of their productive life....
AUSTRALIA - For egg producers, nothing is more important than the welfare of their birds; it is their livelihood. This extends to their treatment at the conclusion of their productive life....
New Rules for Killing, Slaughter of Animals
FINLAND - A new regulation, to be applied from 1 January 2013, will require more detailed planning and in-house control of killing of production animals, according to the Finnish Food Safety Authority, Evira....
FINLAND - A new regulation, to be applied from 1 January 2013, will require more detailed planning and in-house control of killing of production animals, according to the Finnish Food Safety Authority, Evira....
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