Representatives from the international feed industry sector and the Food and Agriculture Organisation (FAO) have reaffirmed ...

The number of mutilations in breeders has decreased considerably in recent years. More research is needed to phase out the ...

Food companies have called on the government to bolster action on the phasing out of cages just weeks before a voluntary ...

Extending egg-laying hen production comes with many benefits. However, we should be aware that when the hen ages, egg quality ...

The Court of Appeal has dismissed a case brought by animal welfare group The Humane League that had argued that the ...

A review of 5 European nations commitment to ending the raising of layers in cages has found that Poland is struggling to keep up with western European nations. The latest Compassion in World Farming ...

Avian influenza virus can spread in the farm by the faecal–oral and aerosol routes; can also be transmitted through fomites and flies may act as mechanical vectors. Highly Pathogenic Avian Influenza ...

There has been a global drive towards improved farm animal welfare and optimised system sustainability. An important conflicting point for the welfare of domestic ducks is the provision of open water ...

Unprecedented concerns from UK farmers over proposed changes to the RSPCA’s Welfare Standards for Laying hens have led to a further climbdown by the assurance scheme. Earlier this year, RSPCA Assured ...