welfare

At present, cage eggs still account for 50% of Australia's production. Photo: Jackmac34
05-07-2023 | News

Australia: Rapid phase-out of eggs from caged layers meets resistance

Challenges of an aviary housing system
28-06-2023 | Article

Challenges of an aviary housing system

The High Court ruled that it is the farmers’ responsibility to provide environments that do not cause detriment to chickens. Photo: Koos Groenewold
21-06-2023 | News

High Court challenged on ruling on ‘Frankenstein’ chickens

Market dynamics of laying hen welfare in the US
14-06-2023 | Article

Market dynamics of laying hen welfare in the US

The Co-op announced that all fresh Co-op chicken would be reared with a reduced maximum stocking density of 30kg/sqm. Photo: Jan Willem van Vliet
02-06-2023 | News

Co-op commits to lowering chicken stocking density

Higher welfare poultry production systems: a long-term outlook
31-05-2023 | Article

Higher welfare poultry production systems: a long-term outlook

The farm will retrofit a cage facility and will act as a model for those farmers looking to transition from cage to cage-free. Photo: Bert Janssen
30-05-2023 | News

Cage-free model egg farm and training centre to be built in China

The IPWA has released Key Welfare Indicator Guides to inform standards and create a clear path for continuous improvement. Photo: IPWA
29-05-2023 | News

Key Welfare Indicators promote responsible poultry practices globally

‘Distinguish real from perceived welfare’
17-05-2023 | Article

‘Distinguish real from perceived welfare’

Egg producers in California, or those wanting to sell eggs into the state, must comply with Prop 12, which, since January 2022, states that for laying hens, no cages are permitted. Photo: Cor Salverius Photography
15-05-2023 | News

Proposition 12 upheld in the US Supreme Court