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Code of practice for the welfare of laying hens and pullets.

Country/Territory
United Kingdom
Territorial subdivision
England
Document type
Miscellaneous
Date
2018
Source
FAO, FAOLEX
Subject
Livestock, Food & nutrition
Keyword
Poultry products Animal feed/feedstuffs Processing/handling Animal health Animal production Animal reproduction Animal welfare Biosecurity Pests/diseases Early warning system Hygiene/sanitary procedures Inspection Livestock water use Marking/identification Monitoring Organic waste Poultry Ranching/captive breeding Risk assessment/management Vaccination Drugs Slaughtering
Geographical area
Atlantic Ocean Islands, Europe, Europe and Central Asia, North Atlantic, North Sea, North-East Atlantic, Northern Europe
Abstract

This Code is made under the Animal Welfare Act 2006 and applies in England only. It covers all parts of the laying hen production sector, including pullets and breeding birds, and all types of husbandry systems. It covers single or multiple laying hens kept on a smallholding (hobby/backyard flock), as well as commercial laying hen producers. This Code is intended to help all those who care for laying hens and pullets to practise good standards of stockmanship to safeguard bird welfare. Adherence to these recommendations will help keepers to maintain the standards required to comply with legislation.

Full text
English
Website
assets.publishing.service.gov.uk