Independent report

FAWC advice on keel bone fractures in laying hens

Farm Animal Welfare Committee update reinforcing previous advice on the incidence and seriousness of keel bone fractures in laying hens.

• From: Department for Environment, Food & Rural Affairs
• Published: 16 August 2013

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FAWC advice on keel bone fractures in laying hens

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Evidence has increased since FAWC’s 2010 opinion on osteoporiosis and bone fractures in laying hens that the incidence and seriousness of keel bone fractures in laying hens are issues for serious concern. FAWC’s advice seeks action from government and industry on this critical animal welfare issue.

You can read more about the work of the Farm Animal Welfare Committee.

Published 16 August 2013