ABOVE: Free-range chickens showed a preference for range areas in which the shade structures were evenly distributed. Photo: Inghams A recent study in Australia has revealed that free-range chickens prefer outdoor areas where shade is evenly distributed. This important research is part of a collaborative project aimed at enhancing the welfare of chickens in free-range…
ABOVE: Inside Better Chicken Commitment-compliant farms in the UK. Photos: RSPCA UK Since launching in July, the Better Chicken Australia campaign has reached tens of thousands of Australian chicken consumers across social media and news outlets with the call for higher welfare standards. The campaign promotes the globally recognised Better Chicken Commitment as a way…
ABOVE: Michelle Landry, Minister Julie Collins and EFA CEO Melinda Hashimoto. Australian egg farmers celebrated World Egg Day at Parliament House in Canberra in October, with a breakfast event for members of Parliament and senators. Egg Farmers of Australia was able to highlight the message that eggs are among the most environmentally sustainable and affordable…
ABOVE: A modern broiler farm. Australia’s meat chicken (or broiler) sector has a relatively brief history when compared with other major Australian livestock industries. In this two part series, we look at that history, with additional insights into our meat chicken industry. There are currently more than 800 commercial meat chicken growers in Australia. Most…