The RSPCA’s new
revised Welfare Standards for Turkeys are set to be implemented on
farm by 29 March.
Key changes to the
welfare standards include limiting the number of times that a bird
can be subjected to the maximum stocking density of 25kg/sq m
(2.3/sq ft) to just once in its lifetime.
The
RSPCA has also prohibited beak trimming of turkeys reared in
controlled environment housing and formulated more advice on
enriching their environment.
Producers will
also be required to record the level of foot pad burn for each
flock, so that it can be effectively addressed if needed.
