Known as ectoparasites because they live on the skin and feathers of animals, chicken lice and mites can be found in structures and even on the litter in barns. In general, mild infestations are easily controlled, and the birds can rid themselves of these parasites...
Behaviors considered abnormal or out of the ordinary often arise as a response to stressful or inadequate environments. Chickens piling up, or crowding together, is one such behavior, which can indicate that the animals' welfare is compromised. Factors linked to stress include environmental temperature conditions...
Forbes recently published an article highlighting the revolution in egg production in Asia, with a focus on the transition to cage-free practices. The article explores how innovative initiatives, such as Happy Hens Farm, led by Manjunath Marappan, are transforming the sector with greater animal welfare and...
Cermaq, one of the global leaders in Atlantic salmon production, has reached a significant milestone by becoming the first salmon producer to receive Certified Humane® certification. This achievement reinforces the company's commitment to animal welfare, and places Chile at the forefront of the global salmon...
Cage-free is, by all measures, the production system of the future. According to the Asia Cage-Free Benchmark report by the Open Wing Alliance, released in 2024, Asia is home to the majority of the world’s commercial laying hens—more than 3 billion in total—of which about 90%...
Today's consumers demand that all animal-based food production considers both the quality of the final product and the health and welfare of the animals, including laying hens that provide us with eggs and other derived products. Therefore, the management of these hens must be adapted...
The fact that animals feel may seem obvious to many, but in practice, millions of animals are still treated as "things" or objects, spending most of their lives confined in cramped spaces with little or no hygiene, inadequate food, and a great deal of suffering—all...
Ensuring animal welfare not only guarantees quality of life for the herd but also positively influences production efficiency, the work environment, reduces losses and costs, opens markets, and improves the quality of the final product. One of the pillars of animal welfare is the appropriate management...
Contrary to what many might think, providing adequate food alone is not enough for swine to live well. Just like other production animals, they need to be in environments suitable for their species, resulting in less stress for the animals and increased productivity for the farm. In...
