UK: Details of health and welfare grants for laying hens housing revealed

Published 2024년 10월 3일

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The UK government's Rural Payments Agency has announced a £22 million post-Brexit grant to improve health and welfare standards for egg farmers in England. This grant is intended for refurbishing or upgrading housing for laying hens and pullets, with specific requirements like mechanical ventilation and high welfare systems. Eligible applicants are commercial egg producers or pullet rearers with at least 1,000 birds, and projects must be in England. The grant covers up to 40% of eligible costs but cannot be used for flock expansion. The application process requires one application per project, and if replacing existing housing, the old structure must not be used for poultry housing or egg production after completion.

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Information about the new post-Brexit health and welfare grant support for egg farmers in England has been released by the government’s Rural Payments Agency. The additional information for the £22 million grant, which aims to enhance animal health and welfare benefits, has been provided following the first stage of applications, which closed on 18 September. The grant, which is available for housing for laying hens and pullets, covers the replacement of upgrading/refurbishment of existing housing, which includes a number of mandatory requirements, including the need to have a veranda as part of the project. Mechanical ventilation and high welfare multi-tier systems Comprehensives projects for both pullets and laying hens should also include mechanical ventilation and high welfare multi-tier systems. Mechanical ventilation allows temperature and humidity to be effectively managed, especially during periods of extreme heat. High welfare multi-tier systems improve the physical ...

Source: Poultryworld