Vermunt, B (2005) Livestock housing and free range conditions, general requirements, poultry - NL Skal Standards 2005. [Organic rules - Differences between other regulations/standards and EEC No 2092/91]
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Summary
SKAL has set specific norms for meat pullets. see SKAL Rule Text: 2.5 article 2 and 3: Pullets must have 1,5 m² per pullet outdoor area. 50% of the outdoor area must be covered with shrubs and trees. The total number of animals allowed per m² is 28 till the age of 2 weeks, 14 till the age of 6 weeks, and 7 starting from the age of 6 weeks.
Difference
SKAL standards are more detailled compared to EU Regulation 2092/91. SKAL requires shrubs and trees to be present in the outdoor area and is grading the maximum number of animals per m² depending on the age of the animals.
Justification
All animals need enough space and outdoor areas for natural behaviour.
EU Regulation
Annex VII. Maximum numbers of animals per ha
Annex VIII. Minimum livestock surface areas indoor and outdoors
| Item type: | Organic rules - Differences between other regulations/standards and EEC No 2092/91 |
|---|---|
| Subjects: | Animal husbandry > Outdoor access Animal husbandry > Animal housing |
| Country/Standard: | Europe > The Netherlands > Skal |
| Principles: | Principle of fairness Principle of health |
| ID Code: | 82 |
| Deposited By: | INVALID USER |
| Deposited On: | 30 Oct 2005 |
| Last Modified: | 16 Apr 2010 07:47 |
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