Research team at Moredun Institute explores red mites in poultry 22 Sep 2020 A research grant worth nearly £500,000 has been awarded to the Moredun Research Institute to develop a novel way of studying poultry red mites.
Study by FAI Farms and partners finds slower growing chickens experience higher welfare 22 Sep 2020 First study to highlight welfare differences between fast and slower growing broilers in a commercial setting using welfare indicators
Animal AgTech Innovation Summit: Collaboration to Create Innovative Welfare Technologies with McDonald’s 15 Sep 2020 Banks Baker, Manager of Animal Welfare and Agriculture with McDonald’s Supply Chain and Sustainability team, spoke Monday as part of a fireside chat about collaboration across the broiler supply chain regarding innovativ…
Special Report: Managing the health challenges of moving to free-range egg production 5 Sep 2020 More than 200 US retailers have agreed to switch to free-range egg production by 2025.
EU mulls animal welfare labelling on meat products 5 Sep 2020 Agriculture Ministers from across the EU voice support for European animal welfare label at informal meeting.
Food security and support to local farming should be key priorities for EU's agriculture policy 4 Sep 2020 The EU's Agriculture ministers should shore up local farming and food security while coronavirus risks are still high.
Help safeguard backyard poultry welfare with a "Hengineering" degree 1 Sep 2020 Due to a spike in sales of backyard poultry during the coronavirus pandemic, Barastoc has launched a new, free programme that allows poultry keepers to learn the essentials of chicken health and welfare.
Coronavirus outbreaks at UK poultry plants could lead to culls and welfare issues 28 Aug 2020 The CEO of the British Poultry Council warned of potential supply shortages and “bird welfare failures on a significant scale” if there are more COVID-19-related shutdowns at poultry plants.
New UK polling data indicates that 75 percent welcome ban on lower-welfare food imports 25 Aug 2020 The RSPCA has launched a petition urging the UK Government to keep its manifesto commitment regarding animal welfare as trade deals progress.
Thailand launches new standards for cage-free eggs 24 Aug 2020 Thailand’s Department of Livestock Development (DLD) is working on a new standard for cage-free farming practices to ensure humane husbandry for laying hens.
US Postal Service changes harming baby chicks 24 Aug 2020 The proposed changes to the US Postal Service have caused significant delays in mail deliveries, with some farmers saying that shipments of day-old chicks have arrived dead.
Ten innovators take the digital stage to transform the livestock industry 23 Aug 2020 The Virtual Animal AgTech Innovation Summit will be broadcast on 14 September 2020 from 2 pm BST.
British vets call for "urgent clarity" on post-Brexit vet checks 21 Aug 2020 The British Veterinary Association warns that the government's lack of preparation in Brexit negotiations could have a "significant impact" on the movement of animals.
RSPCA launches petition to protect UK welfare standards amid free trade negotiations 18 Aug 2020 The RSPCA is exposing the realities of American farm animal welfare in a new video from the US as the UK Government drags its feet on legal protection for welfare standards in the UK.
Sustainable dog food brand Beco has signed on to the Better Chicken Commitment 15 Aug 2020 Beco is being lauded by leading UK animal welfare charity for becoming the first British pet company to sign the Better Chicken Commitment (BCC).
USDA faces lawsuit over poultry welfare at slaughter 14 Aug 2020 The Animal Welfare Institute (AWI) and Farm Sanctuary sued the US Department of Agriculture in federal court for failing to require humane handling of poultry at slaughter, resulting in adulterated products that violate the Poultry Products Inspection Act (PPIA).…
FAI Farms Ltd completes successful management buyout 12 Aug 2020 FAI Farms, a leading research, data and consultancy business working to provide practical solutions for climate and food security, announces their successful completion of a management buyout.
Animal welfare – Key to sustainability of the poultry industry 10 Aug 2020 Sponsored Anne-Marie Neeteson leads Aviagen webinar on sustainable development and the industry's responsibility for safe global food supply
Global café-chain invests in broiler welfare and the Better Chicken Commitment 7 Aug 2020 Joe & the Juice, a popular restaurant chain with 312 locations around the world, has committed to using slower-growing chickens and housing birds with increased space and natural light.
Nando's embraces improved chicken welfare standards 29 Jul 2020 Restaurant chain Nando's has signed up to the Better Chicken Commitment, promising to improve poultry welfare standards by 2026.
