New report shows that 85% of corporate cage-free egg commitments have been met 22 Jun 2021 A majority of global companies that pledged to remove battery cages from supply chains by 2020 have completed the transition to cage-free eggs.
USDA likely to reinstate organic animal welfare protections 21 Jun 2021 The USDA has announced that it will be reinstating animal welfare standards on farms producing organic meat governed by the Organic Livestock and Poultry Practices (OLPP) final rule.
UK NFU hopes that UK-Australia FTA will include safeguards for agriculture sector 16 Jun 2021 The National Farmers Union has issued a statement after Australia and the United Kingdom agreed in principle to a free trade pact on 15 June.
Australia touts “great win” in UK’s first post-Brexit trade deal 15 Jun 2021 Britain and Australia have agreed a trade deal after talks between their prime ministers ironed out outstanding issues, Australian Minister for Trade Dan Tehan said on Tuesday 15 June.
Don't sign the UK-Australia trade deal, says RSPCA 15 Jun 2021 The UK's RSPCA is urging Prime Minister Boris Johnson to stop a trade deal with Australia that could see the UK importing food raised at lower animal welfare standards.
5 steps to preventing heat stress in layers 14 Jun 2021 Sponsored With hot weather upon us, it’s time for layer operations to make sure they’re prepared to prevent heat stress. Best-case scenario: We prevent hens from overheating. Worst case: Layers are heat stressed, leading to signif…
New report finds that UK supermarket sector is lagging on chicken welfare 14 Jun 2021 Supermarkets across the United Kingdom are lagging behind other food industry sectors on chicken welfare by failing to adopt meaningful improvements on housing standards and sticking with fast-growing breeds.
UK survey shows a shrinking gap between the views of farmers and the public 12 Jun 2021 New research from SRUC compares attitudes of farmers and the wider public to farm animal health and welfare and finds more similarities than expected.
Indonesia sets up its first cage-free egg model farm and training center 11 Jun 2021 Faculty of Animal Science at Indonesia's Universitas Gadjah Mada (UGM), Global Food Partners and AERES University of Applied Sciences are cooperating to build a cage-free layer hen model farm and training center in Yogyakarta, Indonesia – the first of its kind in Asia.…
UK government introduces new protections for livestock in second Animal Welfare Bill 9 Jun 2021 New powers increase protections for farm animals will be introduced in legislation, further cementing the UK's leadership in animal welfare.
Women in Poultry: Dr. Natarajan Kavitha 9 Jun 2021 Learn about India-based Dr. Natarajan Kavitha who works as Aviagen's Head of Veterinary Services and R&D Laboratory Director
First seven days crucial in ensuring layer-chick quality 8 Jun 2021 Chick quality is crucial in the laying-hen business, and for Ian Rubinoff, DVM, director of global technical services for Hy-Line International, the first 7 days “have an outsized importance.”
Survey data shows that UK public believes food imports should meet its high domestic standards 1 Jun 2021 Nearly eight in ten Brits believe that imported food should meet the same animal welfare and environmental standards as food produced in the UK according to a new ComRes survey.
BBFAW prepares for a new decade of animal welfare action 26 May 2021 The Business Benchmark on Farm Animal Welfare (BBFAW) is gearing up for a new decade of animal welfare improvements through higher food industry standards.
UN bodies set up “One Health” panel to advise on animal disease risks 24 May 2021 The World Health Organization and three other international bodies have formed a team of experts to help develop a global plan to prevent the spread of diseases from animals to humans.
Attention agri-tech start-ups: entries now open for Tesco's Agri T-Jam 2021 24 May 2021 The Tesco Agri T-Jam 2021 competition is accepting entries and will connect agri-tech innovators with the leading UK retailer's supply chain.
Essential oils being studies to see they help gut health, fight disease 24 May 2021 Essential oils are just for you... they may be for chicken embryos too.
Vietnamese hotel group commits to using 100% cage-free eggs by 2025 19 May 2021 Fusion Hotel Group is the first Vietnam-based hospitality brand to agree to a 100% cage-free egg supply chain by 2025.
UK government must stand up for farmers as Australia and New Zealand trade negotiations progress, says NFU 19 May 2021 As trade negotiations with Australia and New Zealand reach an advanced stage, farming organisations from across the UK have urged the government to remain committed to its negotiating objectives and stand up for UK farmers in all of its negotiations.…
UK poultry producers are called to share their experiences of animal welfare enhancements 18 May 2021 UK Ag consultancy ADAS are looking for poultry farmers to take part in a Defra-funded research project that could form the basis of a future voluntary government scheme to incentivise good animal welfare on farm.
