Maintaining food safety all the way from the farm to the supermarket shelf is a priority for the poultry meat industry and for consumers. The Red Tractor farm standards for chicken are part of an integrated approach that ensures that internationally recognised standards are met every step of the way. The assurance standards for poultry focus not only on making chicken safe to eat but also on ensuring that the birds have been well cared for. Animal welfare is a priority, as it is in all the livestock schemes in Red Tractor assurance. The chickens’ feed must be kept free from contamination and birds must be housed under good conditions and transported in safe and clean vehicles. Our rules allow farmers to demonstrate that their husbandry and welfare practices meet nationally agreed standards, with full traceability from the hatchery to the supermarket pack.
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