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Welfare assessments are important because they promote the integrity of the poultry production industry and, hopefully, improve animal well-being. They can be a tool to communicate about animal care to the consumer.
They are commonly used in 2 ways:
They are commonly used in 2 ways:
- As part of the supply chain process. Retailers, processors, or specialty product labels use assessments to ensure a given level of animal care on the farm. In these cases, an independent, trained 3rd party auditor often performs the assessment.
- As a management tool. Producers can self-assess to monitor conditions and make improvements on their farm.
The purpose of this website is to help you learn how to assess laying hen welfare through animal-based measures. This assessment tool is designed for commercial and small flocks and can be used for all strains of birds in all types of housing systems. It can be used at all levels of experience (e.g. from auditors to backyard flock owners).
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