The Conservative Animal Welfare Foundation is deeply concerned by the animal welfare implications of allowing chickens to be lifted by two legs, given the evidence these animals suffer greatly during such handling. CAWF has long campaigned for the welfare of animals in transport -including catching and handling- to be improved.
Lorraine Platt, Co-Founder commented:
“We are deeply concerned by this decision, thus leaving chickens with far weaker welfare protections. The evidence is clear that chickens suffer greatly when carried by their legs – enduring high levels of stress”.
“Brexit gave us the opportunity to build on existing retained animal welfare standards, not remove those already in place. The weakening of these regulations would represent a major step backward in the UK’s ambition to be a world leader in animal welfare, and we urge the Government to carefully consider such implications”.
