Technical Case Studies

Buitelaar Group - higher welfare veal and beef

Special calf rearer Buitelaar Group have built a sustainable supply chain for dairy bull calves, successfully reducing the unnecessary culling of male dairy calves on farm. They…

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Kipster – higher welfare barn system for laying hens

A video case study of the fantastic Kipster barn system - an innovative farm that has been designed to address laying hen welfare as well as sustainability concerns, delivering…

Fumagalli (Italy) Free Farrowing Case Study

Case study about supply chain partners Waitrose, their UK supplier Winterbotham Darby and their Italian partner Fumagalli, and how they are running a commercially successful free…

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BPC antibiotic stewardship case study

The British Poultry Council launched an Antimicrobial Stewardship Programme in 2011 to ensure a continuous review of medicine usage in poultry meat as well as promoting best…

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Axfoundation Case Study on Antibiotics

Axfoundation in Sweden has been deeply engaged in minimising the use of antibiotics in land based food producing animals in the Swedish food retail/wholesale/food service sectors.…

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Case Study - Windstreek Broiler House

Case study on the innovative Windstreek broiler house which has been developed in The Netherlands, and offers multiple features for improved broiler welfare and strong…

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Kani-Swiss case study on Group Housing for Does

Case study on the Group Housing of Does in the Kani-Swiss system highlighting the welfare benefits for Does.

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The importance of appropriate pullet rearing

How pullets are reared influences the bird’s welfare throughout their entire life. The move from cage systems to cage-free, and typically free range systems, greatly improves the…

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Rearing Laying Hens without Beak Trimming

Background: Beak Trimming and Feather Pecking in Laying Hens Injurious feather pecking is a major welfare problem in laying hens which can occur in all types of rearing systems…

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The Co-operative Dairy Cow Welfare Project

For The Co-operative, improving animal welfare is not simply a short-term marketing platform, but part of a long-term commitment to a responsible retailing agenda

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