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Poultry Welfare
Sustainable poultry farming integrates birds with the farm and land
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Animals having outdoor access, shade, shelter, lighting and sufficient space for them to undertake free movement and to exhibit natural behaviors.
Using breeds and strains well-suited and adapted to the prevailing conditions.
Implementing herd and flock planning based on sound ecological practices and epidemiological knowledge.
Undertaking good practice with regard to biosecurity.
Maintaining animals in closed herds and flocks and at stocking rates that enables free-movement, reduces risks of disease spread and minimises environmental damage.
Forage and grazing being the main source of nutrients for ruminants, and continuously available to non-ruminants.
Avoiding the use of mutilations as standard production practices.
Improved understanding and responsible usage of veterinary medicines.
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Animals have outdoor access, shade, shelter, lighting and sufficient space for them to undertake free movement and to exhibit natural behaviours.
Maintaining animals in closed herds and flocks and at stocking rates that enables free-movement, reduces risks of disease spread and minimises environmental damage. |
Undertake good practice with regard to biosecurity.
The use of breeds and strains well-suited and adapted to the prevailing conditions.
The implementation of herd and flock planning based on sound ecological practices and epidemiological knowledge. |
Forage and grazing are the main source of nutrients for ruminants, and continuously available to non-ruminants.
Avoid the use of mutilations as standard production practices.
Improved understanding and conscientious usage of veterinary medicines. |
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