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Pig nutrition welfare is gaining ground in EU New requirements mandate that sows and gilts must be fed diets rich in fiber and contain sufficient energy to meet their needs.
09/06/2018
Lighting may help with poultry welfare issues Industry professional discusses the impact lighting has on cannibalism, skeletal injuries and piling
19/10/2018
New poultry research facility aims to improve bird welfare, consumer confidence A new state-of-the art poultry facility offering specialty, industry-focused research into both laying hen and broiler health, welfare, behavior
29/01/2018
How free-range access impacts poultry health, welfare Does free-range access really offer birds a better lifestyle? A recent report dove into the research surrounding the issue.
07/12/2018
How aisle width in cage-free systems impacts hen welfare Cage-free specialists discuss the need for space in aisle ways that often gets over looked in planning
14/11/2018
Seajoy’s ablation-free shrimp answers emerging welfare concern Collaboration with Lyons Seafood, GAA, University of Stirling finds success without removing the eyestalk, considered by some as cruelty
09/01/2017
Top tips from expert for cleaner fish feeding Unlike salmon, the cleanerfish are not fed primarily for growth,” he pointed out, “but mainly to ensure their maintenance and welfare
21/11/2017
Impact on hen bone integrity in cage-free environments Dr Lay also mentions that the environmental complexity can create opportunities for the hens to express behaviours that may be detrimental to their welfare
02/11/2017
Parasite control can reduce hen mortality A recent PhD study has investigated animal welfare in organic egg production and found an association between hen mortality and the level of parasite infection
03/11/2017
Effects of post-hatch brooding temperature on broilers Intensive broiler production comes with challenges for animal welfare, including lameness and contact dermatitis which may inflict pain and complicate performan
09/12/2016