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Opinion on the welfare implications of different methods and systems for the catching, carrying, collecting and loading of poultry

Animal Welfare Committee opinion on the welfare implications of different methods and systems for the catching, carrying, collecting and loading of poultry.

• From: Department for Environment, Food & Rural Affairs
• Published: 22 February 2024

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Opinion on the welfare implications of different methods and systems for the catching, carrying, collecting and loading of poultry

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The Animal Welfare Committee was asked to review the welfare implications of different methods of catching and handling poultry, including mechanised poultry collectors and loading stations, and poultry container systems used in commercial transport. The Opinion covers chickens used for broiler, broiler breeder and laying hen egg production and all systems for these that are currently used in Great Britain, as well as turkeys and ducks.

Published 22 February 2024