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New requirements mandate that sows and gilts must be fed diets rich in fiber and contain sufficient energy to meet their needs.
Saturday. June 9th, 2018Industry professional discusses the impact lighting has on cannibalism, skeletal injuries and piling
Friday. October 19th, 2018A new state-of-the art poultry facility offering specialty, industry-focused research into both laying hen and broiler health, welfare, behavior
Monday. January 29th, 2018Does free-range access really offer birds a better lifestyle? A recent report dove into the research surrounding the issue.
Friday. December 7th, 2018Cage-free specialists discuss the need for space in aisle ways that often gets over looked in planning
Wednesday. November 14th, 2018Collaboration with Lyons Seafood, GAA, University of Stirling finds success without removing the eyestalk, considered by some as cruelty
Monday. January 9th, 2017Unlike salmon, the cleanerfish are not fed primarily for growth,” he pointed out, “but mainly to ensure their maintenance and welfare
Tuesday. November 21st, 2017Dr Lay also mentions that the environmental complexity can create opportunities for the hens to express behaviours that may be detrimental to their welfare
Thursday. November 2nd, 2017A recent PhD study has investigated animal welfare in organic egg production and found an association between hen mortality and the level of parasite infection
Friday. November 3rd, 2017Intensive broiler production comes with challenges for animal welfare, including lameness and contact dermatitis which may inflict pain and complicate performan
Friday. December 9th, 2016