Tailored transport rules in times of extreme heat

Poultry welfare in periods of extreme heat, especially during transport, is a hot topic indeed. European regulations only cover the basics. That is why poultry sector stakeholders in the Netherlands and Belgium have developed their own tailored, but detailed protocols, sectoral agreements and national legislation to ensure that animal welfare is guaranteed during transport. In recent years, poultry farmers in Europe have been confronted with a number of heat waves. Taking climate trends in to a