Press Release: Commission proposes legislation to improve welfare of broiler chickens

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Series Details IP/05/637 (31.5.05)
Publication Date 31/05/2005
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The European Commission on 31 May 2005 adopted a proposal for a Directive on the protection of chickens kept for meat production (broilers). Scientific studies have revealed serious health and welfare shortcomings in the intensive farming of chickens. The legislation came as a response to the long-standing appeal of Member States and citizens for the Commission to take action in this area.

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