Our Pledge to a Higher Standard of Poultry Welfare

 

At Avinya Farms, we believe that quality products start with quality care. That’s why we are proud to support and implement the Better Chicken Commitment (BCC), a set of comprehensive welfare standards designed to improve the lives of chickens in our supply chain. This commitment reflects our dedication to ethical sourcing and providing our customers with products they can trust.

 

What is the Better Chicken Commitment?

 

The Better Chicken Commitment is a global initiative focused on raising the welfare standards for broiler chickens. These standards have been developed by leading animal welfare organizations and include scientifically-backed criteria to ensure better living conditions for chickens.

 

Key Principles of the Better Chicken Commitment

 

  1.   Improved Living Conditions

        •   Stocking Density: Limiting the number of chickens per square meter to reduce overcrowding.

        •   Enrichment: Providing environmental enrichments like perches, pecking objects, and natural light to encourage natural            behaviours.

        •   Air Quality: Ensuring proper ventilation to maintain healthy air quality.

  2.   Healthier Breeds

        •   Committing to using slower-growing breeds that have better health outcomes and lower rates of welfare issues such as heart attacks and lameness.

  3.   Humane Slaughter Practices

        •   Implementing controlled-atmosphere stunning (CAS) to ensure chickens are humanely stunned before slaughter, reducing suffering and stress.

  4.   Transparent Reporting

        •   Regularly publishing updates on our progress towards meeting the Better Chicken Commitment standards, ensuring transparency and accountability.

 

Our Progress and Goals

 

Since adopting the Better Chicken Commitment, we have made significant strides in improving the welfare of chickens within our supply chain. We are committed to achieving full compliance with the BCC standards by [Year]. Our ongoing efforts include:

 

•   Supplier Collaboration: Working closely with our suppliers to ensure they meet and exceed the BCC requirements.

•   Continuous Improvement: Regularly reviewing and updating our practices based on the latest animal welfare research and industry advancements.

•   Customer Education: Informing our customers about the importance of animal welfare and how their choices can make a difference.

 

Why It Matters

 

Adopting the Better Chicken Commitment is not just about meeting standards; it’s about doing what’s right. Higher welfare standards lead to healthier, happier chickens, which translates to better quality products for you and a more sustainable and ethical food system for everyone.

 

Join Us in Making a Difference

 

By choosing products that adhere to the Better Chicken Commitment, you are supporting higher welfare standards and a more humane food industry. Together, we can create a future where animal welfare is a priority and quality is never compromised.

 

Learn More

 

For more information about our commitment to better chicken welfare and to track our progress, visit https://betterchickencommitment.com   /      https://globalanimalpartnership.org