BroilerNet will be present at EuroTier 2024 in Hannover from the 12th until the 15th of November! The overarching BroilerNet theme on EuroTier will be ‘Slow(er)-growing genetics for sustainable broiler farming systems‘. There will be BroilerNet presentations and a workshop dedicated tot he topic. Keep...
The broiler sector is an energy intensive sector, with energy used for heating, lighting, ventilation, cooling, feeding and drinking. As a result, the sector needs to find sustainable methods to generate electricity such as renewable energy. Solar photovoltaic (PV) arrays are an excellent source of renewable...
Setting up exchange groups between poultry farmers is among the best practices identified by the French BroilerNet network in response to the challenge of training farmers/workers to improve animal welfare. Indeed, these groups take the form of networks where farmers can share their knowledge, experiences,...
This Good Practice (GP) addresses the issue of mandatory animal welfare training for owners and keepers of broilers, according to Directive 2007/43/EC. Farmers are required to provide written instructions and guidance on the regulatory animal welfare standards applicable to personnel handling, catching or loading chickens.These standards...