Potters Poultry receives American Human Association seal of approval

Potters Poultry International has been awarded the Manufacturers Seal of Approval by the American Humane Association for its bird welfare-friendly Aviary the Avitier 125-4 + Avinest. Potters has been making and designing aviary systems for over 22 years and this is the latest in the design based on work carried out on the company's own farms and customers around the world.

January 31, 2012
Justin Potter and Mike Button of Potters Poultry International receive the seal of approval from Kathi Brook and Will Gillis of the American Humane Association.
Justin Potter and Mike Button of Potters Poultry International receive the seal of approval from Kathi Brook and Will Gillis of the American Humane Association.

Potters Poultry International has been awarded the Manufacturers Seal of Approval by the American Humane Association for its bird welfare-friendly Aviary the Avitier 125-4 + Avinest.

Potters has been making and designing aviary systems for over 22 years and this is the latest in the design based on work carried out on the company's own farms and customers around the world. The seal was presented to Potters at the 2012 International Poultry Expo held in Atlanta, Ga.

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