世界农场动物福利协会：2021年度美国非笼养肉鸡进程追踪报告（英文版）（34页）.pdf

1、1US Report20212Table of Contents 3 .Foreword 4 .Introduction 5 .Better Chicken Commitment Overview&Update 12 .Broiler Welfare Reporting Framework 15 .Company Progress19 .Company Reporting25 .Looking Forward 27 .Appendix32 .Endnotes3Hello,and welcome to the third iteration of Compassion in World Farm

2、ings ChickenTrack report focused on the United Statesour assessment of progress made by leading food businesses against their commitments to source higher welfare chicken.This years report is bigger than ever,and for the first time,were reporting the progress made by companies in pursuit of the Bett

3、er Chicken Commitment.Im filled with optimism that,despite an ongoing pandemic,lockdown measures,and supply chain troubles,some of the nations largest food companies continue to make improvements in broiler chicken welfare by reducing stocking densities and providing enrichments so birds can rest an

4、d express natural behaviors.The publication of an approved breeds list by the Global Animal Partnership last fall,based on research conducted at the University of Guelph,has both reinforced the need to shift to higher welfare breeds and provided a pathway for doing so.All the pieces are now in place

5、 for the 220 companies that have made the Better Chicken Commitment to honor the promise to their customers to provide reduced stocking densities,enriched environments,more humane slaughter,and regular auditing by 2024,and to use slower-growing chicken breeds by 2026.Compassions team of food busines

6、s managers and animal welfare specialists are working hard with companies to raise the standard of chicken welfare throughout the US and beyond.Thank you for taking the time to read this report and for coming on this exciting journey with us.Sincerely,Ben WilliamsonUS Executive DirectorCompassion in