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💡 Company sign-ups to the Better Chicken Commitment are an essential first step to improving the lives of millions of chickens reared for meat. But it is only when the full package of changes is actually made that chickens will start to feel the benefits and the company can say its products are higher welfare. So, developing a roadmap - which is a detailed yearly progress plan, outlining actions and incremental targets until 100% compliance is achieved - is key. Learn more about how to create a successful roadmap, and read case studies of companies who have already published theirs, in our latest ChickenTrack report ➡ https://lnkd.in/eP6VGk_w #BetterChickenCommitment #ChickenWelfare #HigherWelfare #AnimalWelfare #Broilers

My article - "INVITED REVIEW: An evaluation of EFSA opinion on calf welfare from a nutritional and management perspective" is now available at the Journal of Dairy Science website. Enjoy! https://lnkd.in/e9sUyHZU

Meat often carries one of the highest price tags of a meal, so offering a more responsible option containing a smaller percentage of higher welfare meat alongside higher percentage of plants can help to rebalance the increase in cost for meat with improved welfare. Another option is to offer smaller portion sizes, especially as the government is stating that we are on average consuming too many calories on a regular basis. This will help to keep costs down but also reduce wastage. Having less choice on the menu is also a good solution, for example, instead of having three or four steaks on the menu, use a rump and sirloin or a rump and ribeye, this will help with stock holding costs but at the same time offer variety and value for money. And why not look at cheaper cuts of meat such as bavette and flat iron steak. #reducewaste #menus #lessmeat

Higher fish 🐟 welfare 💙 is the future of business. Why? Higher welfare improves efficiency, helps to create a healthier society, ensures the preservation of local ecosystems... and much more. Learn more about why fish welfare is important for our future 🌍 https://ow.ly/hfh930sCzLB #animalwelfare #fishwelfare #animalnutrition

International Dairy Topics (22.6) is out now! This issue is packed with expert insights and practical solutions aimed at enhancing productivity and welfare in the dairy industry. From improving dairy cow and calf health to optimising heifer development and implementing high welfare rearing practices, there's something for every dairy professional. Don't miss this opportunity to gain actionable advice from industry experts dedicated to advancing dairy operations worldwide.

Higher fish 🐟 welfare 💙 is the future of business. Why? Higher welfare improves efficiency 📈, helps to create a healthier society, ensures the preservation of local ecosystems... and much more. Learn more about why fish welfare is important for our future 🌍 https://ow.ly/4LGy30sCpSS Do you also want to find out how #AntaOxAqua can help you to improve welfare for your fish? Then have a look here: https://lnkd.in/e4dr4gvd #animalwelfare #fishwelfare #animalnutrition #sustainability

Insights into the sustainability, environmental aspects and health of our food supply. The health of our communities has direct correlation to these types of innovation / way of working. In summary, “we are what we eat”! Great time of year to look into CSAs and locally sourced regenerative protein sources!

Always late to the party on Linkedin but I wanted to say how proud I am to be a part of publishing Tesco's new Farmed Decapod Crustacean Welfare Policy. I hope that this policy will help to drive change not only in supply, but also encourage other market players to adopt and drive positive change in welfare and sustainability. A huge amount of work on this was helped by Andres Jimenez Zorrilla 🔸,Krzysztof Wojtas and all at Shrimp Welfare Project, Cecilia Valenza at Aquatic Life Institute, Jane Bush at Crustacean Compassion as well as the real on the ground change that is being implemented every day by our expert suppliers who so actively help us find solutions to some of the trickier puzzles. The passion and knowledge always sits with the farmers first and foremost and its great to see such proactive innovation coming from our suppliers. Last but certainly not least, Kate Williams & fiona roberts at Foods Connected Ltd who do a huge amount of heavy lifting in helping me make sense of our seafood supply chains and the opportunities that they offer in the sustainability space. Link below to access the policy but an overview of the key highlights: 🚫 Tesco will not sell any live decapod crustaceans in stores and online ⚡ By 2026, 100% of farmed Penaeus vannamei (Whiteleg shrimp) will be electrically stunned. ✅ 100% of the suppliers will comply with recognised farm assurance schemes (certifiers), such as ASC, Global GAP or BAP 4 🐟 100% of the suppliers will achieve a Forage Fish/Oil Dependency Ratio of <1 by 2030 🦐 100% of shrimp broodstock used to produce the post-larvae (PL) for Tesco will be ablation free by 2026 (Penaeus Vannamei) or 2027 (Penaeus Monodon) https://lnkd.in/eGV5AWuA

Just released! Compassion in World Farming - Food Business second annual Salmon Welfare Scorecard, spotlighting public policies on 13 key welfare criteria in salmon farming. This initiative promotes greater transparency in welfare practices across the industry. It’s encouraging to see GSI members and other farming companies actively participate and improve results —proof that transparency and advancements around fish health and welfare is increasingly prioritized not just for GSI members but across the sector. Dive into the latest findings from the Salmon Welfare Scorecard here: https://lnkd.in/dv2yKdtS

Some farms transport calves to calf raisers, but how and when they move them plays a role in their overall welfare. Time in transit, age, rest, feeding schedule, and being fit for transport should all be considered. Read more in this Hoard's Dairyman article: https://lnkd.in/gwnxE-gc