Do eggs from free-range systems pose a food safety risk? In barn and free-range egg production systems, hens have access to a nest in which to lay their eggs. This...
What is the risk of farmed poultry contracting avian influenza (or ‘bird flu’)? Avian influenza, commonly called bird flu, is a highly contagious viral disease that primarily affects birds but can also pose...
How can free-range layer hens be encouraged to use the range area? Hens’ use of the outdoor range area in free-range housing systems is dependent on multiple factors. These factors include the...
How much space does a layer hen need? For layer hens to experience good animal welfare it is important they have enough space to move freely and express...
Is the term ‘free range’ on a product label enough to guarantee good animal welfare? (the free-range egg example) Consumer awareness of and demand for higher welfare food is growing and consumers need to be able to make an...
What is the difference between, free range, outdoor bred, organic, sow-stall free, RSPCA Approved? ‘Free range’, ‘outdoor bred’, ‘organic’ and ‘sow-stall free’ are terms that are applied to animal-based food products, such as meat...
What is mass killing? Mass killing, or the killing of large numbers of farmed animals, is at times required in the event of an...