Eggs and poultry - frequently asked questions
Frequently asked questions
General
What species are covered by the term "poultry"?
With regard to marketing and international trade issues, the following species are classified as "poultry" (although other areas of legislation may have a wider interpretation of "poultry"):
- domestic fowl (Gallus domesticus) (e.g. meat (broiler) chickens, laying hens, etc.)
- ducks
- geese
- turkeys
- and guinea fowls.
What controls are in place to protect the welfare of poultry?
- Information on poultry welfare is available on our animal welfare pages.
- Information on the welfare of laying hens, including publications, is available.
- Information on the welfare of meat chickens, including publications, is available.
What UK legislation covers the poultry industry?
A list of UK legislation is available.
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