Denmark to phase out fast-growing broiler chickens

The Danish government and key Danish political parties have made a landmark decision which will significantly improve the lives of the nation’s broiler chickens. They have agreed to phase out the state procurement of fast-growing chickens and have vowed to back a ban on the farming of fast-growing breeds at EU level. Denmark’s Broiler Commitment Denmark is leading the way with this strong commitment, which has four key points: Establish a working group shedding light on animal welfare challenges in relation to the production of broiler chickens in Demark. Phase out the production of fast-growing broilers at EU level. Campaign under the auspices of the State Animal Welfare Label with effect from 2023. The campaign must contribute to promoting demand for slow-growing broilers. Phase out the Danish government’s procurement of fast-growing broilers. The working group will prepare a report on the animal welfare standards in Danish broiler production, including the conditions for ...