RSPCA revises its turkey welfare standards
UK - The RSPCA’s new revised Welfare Standards for Turkeys are set to be implemented on farm by 29 March.
30 January 2007
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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.
Source: Farmers Weekly
