Document type: article published in Poultry World
Author: IPWA (International Poultry Welfare Alliance)
Preview: Advances in our understanding of genetics, nutrition, housing and management are necessary to meet the global demand for poultry and IPWA's Key Welfare Indicator (KWI) Guides play a vital role in supporting the evaluation of bird welfare at the basic level. The KWI Guides and newly-launched online learning modules are based on proven science and incorporate welfare assessments into poultry management to drive further improvements and have been designed to be used consistently around the world. (...) IPWA's aim was to create a pragmatic welfare tool for poultry. (...) This led to the development of Key Welfare Indicator Guides to provide a free, science-based, multi-stakeholder reference to support people managing and caring for broilers, layers and turkeys. Three guides tailored to each species' unique requirements. (...)
The digital learning modules and science-based key welfare indicators are creating a more comprehensive understanding of what these KWIs are and best practices for ensuring the well-being of poultry. Webinars have also been created to support organisations on their welfare journey and provide an in-depth review of KWIs by species. Through the IPWA's committee work and partnerships, the KWIs will be continually updated to remain relevant and effective in improving poultry welfare worldwide. (...) For more information about the planned webinars, educational training modules, the Poultry Welfare & Sustainability Summit or to access the free copies of the Key Welfare Indicator Guides, visit: PoultryWelfare.org.
Broiler chicken KWI guide
Layer chicken KWI guide
Turkey KWI guide
