Austria: The poultry industry demands an honest public discussion

The industry is motivated by the offer of "cheap poultry" from countries with low standards. This not only gradually pushes domestic production out of the market, but also imports animal suffering. As the president of the Austrian poultry industry association, Markus Luka, emphasized, the poultry industry has long recognized the signs of the times and is aware of its responsibility. Solidarity when shopping To further improve animal welfare, Austria ultimately needs conscious solidarity with every poultry purchase – by consumers and food retailers, but also by the catering industry. This is the only way to effectively manage future changes in the poultry industry. Few violations According to the local poultry industry, Austria has the highest broiler breeding standards in Europe. According to the association, poultry farmers already work in accordance with the strictest legal regulations in the EU, which best ensure animal welfare. For example, by law, broilers have about 30 ...