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The latest poultry welfare articles, commentary and research for poultry producers on ethically raising (birds are treated with respect and properly cared for during their lives) broilers, laying hens and turkeys from the editors of Poultry USA, Egg Industry and Poultry International magazines. Register for free to access premium content.

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How you can organize farm visits in a time of lockdowns

COVID-19 does not mean an end to opening broiler and egg farms to the public, but a little more creativity and organization are needed to show consumers where their food comes from.
January 21, 2021
Mark Clements
Engaging with the public – even in times of lockdown – can benefit poultry and other food producers, and a U.K. charity is showing us how.
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Scratch mat design has no impact on layer foraging behavior

Enrichment can help hens demonstrate natural behaviors and reduce pecking.
January 19, 2021
Elizabeth Doughman
Differences in the size, location and makeup of a scratch mat appears to have little to no impact on the amount of foraging behavior demonstrated by layer hens in enriched cages, according to a new report from researchers at Scotland’s Rural College.
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Dairy Queen on track to meet cage-free commitment by 2025

While working to reach its goal, the company is reducing the number of proprietary ingredients that do not yet use cage-free eggs.
January 14, 2021
Deven King
Through its subsidiaries, IDQ develops, licenses and services a system of more than 7,000 restaurants in the United States, Canada and more than 20 other countries.
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Perdue focuses on continuous improvement in animal welfare

The fourth-largest integrated poultry company in the U.S. is expanding its free-range program and testing new husbandry methods to improve its overall animal welfare.
January 11, 2021
Austin Alonzo
With a continued focus on continuous improvement of animal welfare, Perdue Foods is expanding its number of farms with free-range outdoor access, testing the feasibility and benefits of on farm hatching to improve early chick care and testing other welfare-focused measures.
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More companies sourcing cage-free eggs

The latest edition of the EggTrack, which monitors evolving corporate demand for cage-free eggs, reveals that the trend towards cage-free egg sourcing continues to grow.
January 3, 2021
Mark Clements
Corporate demand for cage free eggs continues to grow around the world, however sourcing policies reveal significant variations in approach.
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