Implementation of the Welfare Quality®: on-farm protocol for assessing broiler welfare (original) (raw)

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European consumers express significant concerns regarding the welfare of broiler chickens in meat production, perceiving them to be raised under worse conditions compared to other farm animals. The Welfare Quality (WQ) initiative aimed to establish a scientifically valid assessment protocol for animal welfare on farms, incorporating multiple criteria for evaluating conditions. This study details the implementation of the WQ protocol specifically for broilers, highlighting the multidimensional aspects of welfare assessment through on-farm evaluations, behavioral tests, and focus on health metrics, with initial findings revealing notable welfare issues in various surveyed farms.

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