As part of our partnership with the European reference centre for animal welfare for poultry and other small farmed animals (EURCAW Poultry SFA), we realized an infographic for manual handling and carrying turkeys. A graphic tool for operators in the field, drawing on EURCAW recommendations for improved turkey welfare ! With this infographic, you will know how to manually catch a turkey.
See the infographic on the EURCAW Poultry SFA website here.
keep in mind
- Before catching a turkey, dim the lights, avoid loud noises, wear dark coloured clothing and move slowly.
- Follow technical advices presented in this infographic to manually catch turkeys.
- The use of restraint devices allow to calm birds and reduce the risk of accidental injury during killing.
KEY FIGURE
2019
Date of creation of the EURCAW Poultry SFA, the second European Reference Centre for Animal Welfare dedicated to the welfare of poultry and other small farmed animals