RSPCA welfare standards for Pullets (Laying Hens)

The RSPCA welfare standards for Pullets (laying hens) are used to provide the only RSPCA-approved scheme for the rearing, handling and transport of pullets (laying hens). The RSPCA welfare standards for pullets (laying hens) take account of legislation, government welfare codes, scientific research, veterinary advice, recommendations of the Farm Animal Welfare Committee (FAWC) and the practical experience of the farming industry. The standards are based upon the "Five Freedoms" as defined by FAWC (hence the name "Freedom Food"), and provide a comprehensive framework for the assessment of animal welfare on farm and in transit, as well as representing an important element of farm assurance requirements. The Five Freedoms are: Freedom from hunger and thirst; Freedom from discomfort; Freedom from pain, injury or disease; Freedom to express normal behaviour; and Freedom from fear and distress. Table of Contents: Introduction; Food and water; Environment; Management; Health; Transport; Appendix 1: Transport standard operating and emergency procedure; Appendix 2: Documents required on-farm; Appendix 3: Depopulation action plan (DAP); Appendix 4: Explanatory diagram for multi-tier pullets; Index.

60 pages. PDF: 4.48MB. Please NOTE: No part of this publication may be reproduced, stored in a retrieval system, or transmitted in any form or by any means, electronic, mechanical, photocopying, recording or otherwise, without the prior permission of the copyright owner. To read the latest version of this publication, please click here. To see information on the other welfare standards reports on laying hens; chickens; hatcheries; turkeys; domestic/common ducks; pigs; dairy cattle; beef cattle; sheep; and farmed Atlantic salmon, please click here. The standards are continually reviewed and revised by the Farm Animals Department at the RSPCA.

ISBN: 1898331987

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