Compassion in World Farming - Food Business’ Post

Did you know that new rules for care and welfare are being developed for millions of chickens and turkeys raised for meat in Canada? This only happens every ten years, and the birds need your voice! You can express concerns regarding what should be included in the new Code, which will impact the welfare of millions of chickens and turkeys raised for meat each year. The Code sets minimum standards for farmers to adhere to. Share your top three concerns about chickens and turkeys' welfare until October 25th. You can address issues like lameness, enrichment, eliminating physical alterations and overcrowding. Note that transportation-related concerns aren't covered. Keep responses brief, polite, and in your own words, around 14 words per concern. Your involvement is crucial for ensuring the well-being of these birds. Take the survey: https://lnkd.in/gEJy6BmA

Meat often carries one of the highest price tags of a meal, so offering a more responsible option containing a smaller percentage of higher welfare meat alongside higher percentage of plants can help to rebalance the increase in cost for meat with improved welfare. Another option is to offer smaller portion sizes, especially as the government is stating that we are on average consuming too many calories on a regular basis. This will help to keep costs down but also reduce wastage. Having less choice on the menu is also a good solution, for example, instead of having three or four steaks on the menu, use a rump and sirloin or a rump and ribeye, this will help with stock holding costs but at the same time offer variety and value for money. And why not look at cheaper cuts of meat such as bavette and flat iron steak. #reducewaste #menus #lessmeat

The chicken meat industry is well aware that slower-growing chicken breeds experience far fewer health issues, significantly reducing suffering. So, why haven't they made the switch? The answer is simple: they prioritise profit over welfare. 🐔 Better Chicken Australia is on a mission to change this. We're urging food businesses to demand better from their suppliers and raise welfare standards for chickens across Australia. Will you join us in creating meaningful change? Sign the pledge today at https://lnkd.in/gvqAS42d - #chickenwelfare #BetterChickenCommitment

Every day in Australia, millions of chickens raised for meat are suffering due to Australia's poor welfare laws and standards. What are the biggest welfare issues for chickens? 💔 The industry breeds genetically selected chickens that grow at extreme rates to unnatural sizes, and their bodies struggle to cope with the weight. 💔 The chickens are packed into sheds at high densities, where they never experience natural light or clean air and have no room to scratch, dust bathe, or perch. 💔 They experience unnecessary fear, pain and suffering during the slaughter due to outdated, inhumane methods. It's time for the industry to make serious changes to the welfare standards of chickens bred for meat. See how you can support Better Chicken Australia in the comments. 🐔 - #animalwelfare #betterchickencommitment #betterchickenaustralia

Celebrating my Shrimp Welfare Course Certificate! 🦐🎉 By integrating the principles of shrimp welfare into aquaculture practices, we can not only ensure the ethical treatment of these remarkable creatures but also drive positive environmental, economical and social impacts. If you are interested in learning more about shrimp welfare,I recommend you to take the course from here. 🎉 https://lnkd.in/djS6buyF FAI #ShrimpWelfare

Poultry World is running a Sustainability and Welfare in poultry production seminar at EuroTier 2024 which will see Aviagen's Tim Burnside, Global Vice President Welfare, Sustainability ＆ Compliance join a panel of speakers to present on these important topics. Find out more here :- https://bit.ly/4hrzeN1 #BreedingSuccessTogether

The deadline for poultry farmers to apply for the Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs (DEFRA)'s £50 million Grant is rapidly approaching. The 'Laying Hen Housing for Health and Welfare' grant has been introduced to allow farmers in England to upgrade or redevelop their facilities to deliver health and welfare benefits and be more environmentally sustainable, efficient, and innovative. Learn more about the Grant and how to apply: https://lnkd.in/e2cTZUKQ #AchieveElectricityFreedom #poultry #poultryfarmers

Just released! Compassion in World Farming - Food Business second annual Salmon Welfare Scorecard, spotlighting public policies on 13 key welfare criteria in salmon farming. This initiative promotes greater transparency in welfare practices across the industry. It’s encouraging to see GSI members and other farming companies actively participate and improve results —proof that transparency and advancements around fish health and welfare is increasingly prioritized not just for GSI members but across the sector. Dive into the latest findings from the Salmon Welfare Scorecard here: https://lnkd.in/dv2yKdtS

Looking to enhance your calving procedures? “The Dairy Farmer’s Guide to Stress-Free Calvings” caters to seasoned farmers looking to improve their calving routines as well as newcomers eager to establish best practices. Whether you manage a large-scale or small family business, these insights are invaluable in ensuring herd welfare and farm efficiency. Click to download your guide here:

What do consumers think of the welfare of farm animals? One of the main takeaways of our survey is that if we aim for higher standards, the costs of this transition must be equitably shared across the value chain and not borne by consumers only. Nor should farmers be the ones bearing the brunt. What about imports? Most consumers would like that the EU funds farmers to improve welfare practices and agree that food imports should go by the same rules. Read the report: https://lnkd.in/e8kHjXZa #FarmAnimalWelfareEU