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Denmark pushes for EU ban on fast-growing 'turbo chickens' after welfare scandal

Secret footage exposes abuse; minister commits to national and EU-wide prohibition of Ross 308 breed.

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What to know

  • A TV2 documentary exposed Danish chicken producer Christian Tvergaard violating animal welfare law by restricting darkness to boost feeding; he has admitted wrongdoing and made corrections.
  • Denmark's animal welfare minister committed to a national ban on Ross 308 'turbo chickens' and is pushing for EU-wide prohibition, gaining cross-party support.
  • The Ross 308 breed grows from 50g to 2kg in 33 days versus 46–63 days for other breeds, causing bone and organ damage; 95% of EU chickens are already in intensive systems.
  • Industry warns a Denmark-only ban will fail unless it covers imported fast-growing chickens; animal advocates see it as a model for the EU.
most voices

Denmark's ban is necessary and exemplary; other countries should follow.

  • “great move, # denmark ; others must follow suit around the world”

    glynmoody@mastodon.social · Mastodon ↗

“Fast-growing breeds are inherently predisposed to suffering, with their bodies growing so quickly they can barely stand on their legs. Denmark's political willingness to stop this is an example that should be followed by the EU.”

Reineke Hameleers, CEO, Eurogroup for Animals · Guardian ↗

Christian Rabjerg Madsen Danish minister for nature and animal welfareChristian Tvergaard Chicken producerKlement Hinkbøl Ribergaard CEO of chicken producer DanpoEurogroup for Animals Animal advocacy organizationAnimal Protection Denmark Animal welfare advocacy group

Denmark pushes for EU ban on fast-growing 'turbo chickens' after welfare scandal
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    Proposal gains cross-party support in Denmark; Eurogroup calls it exemplary

    The ban proposal is attracting cross-party support. Reineke Hameleers of Eurogroup for Animals praised Denmark's willingness as 'an example that should be followed by the EU' and backed by scientific evidence.

    “Denmark's political willingness to stop this is an example that should be followed by the EU, for it presents the progressiveness this industry needs, one that is backed up by scientific evidence.”
    — Reineke Hameleers
    • jmeosbn@mas.to

      — ‘With fast-growing breeds so prominent across the EU, it would mark a landmark shift. According to Eurogroup for Animals, 95% of chickens in the bloc are now raised in intensive systems and bred to produce the cheapest amount of meat possible, creating a “race to the bottom”. “Fast-growing breeds are inherently predisposed to suffering, with…

      jmeosbn@mas.toMastodon5d agoview on Mastodon ↗
    2 more of the top 3 · 3 posts in this stretch

    • What makes you think I'm angry? All I'm seeing in your comments is a lot of projection and assumption, much like the ramblings of a narcissistic teen, hence the question.

      Forward-Echo-9893r/europe4d agoview on r/europe ↗
    • mf_newsdigest@mastodon.mediafaro.org

      Denmark pushes for an EU ban on ‘turbo chickens’ as secret footage causes outrage. The Danish government is pursuing a national ban on “turbo chickens” and is calling for the fast-growing breed to be prohibited across Europe. The move comes amid widespread outrage over allegations of lawbreaking by one of Denmark’s big chicken producers. https://…

      mf_newsdigest@mastodon.mediafaro.orgMastodon5d agoview on Mastodon ↗
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  2. background

    Animal welfare groups and industry warn of enforcement gaps — Eurogroup for Animals noted that 95% of EU chickens are raised in intensive systems. Danpo CEO Klement Hinkbøl Ribergaard cautioned that a Denmark-only ban would fail if imported fast-growing chickens remained available. Animal Protection Denmark called turbo chickens a 'deeply unethical and grotesque form of breeding.'

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    Danish animal welfare minister announces commitment to ban fast-growing breed

    Christian Rabjerg Madsen, Denmark's minister for nature and animal welfare, said he would work toward a national ban and an EU-level ban on turbo chickens, discouraging Danes from buying them.

    “Now we will work for a national ban, we will work for a ban at EU level.”
    — Christian Rabjerg Madsen
    1. 1 outlet Denmark wants to ban ‘turbo chickens’

      first by Politico Europe, 10d ago

  5. background

    Producer Christian Tvergaard admits to welfare violations and pledges corrections — Tvergaard told TV2 he had made wrong decisions regarding lighting and stable workflows, and said he had tightened procedures and rosters in response.

  6. 1

    TV2 broadcasts documentary of Danish producer breaking animal welfare law

    A TV2 documentary revealed that chicken producer Christian Tvergaard gave his flock only half the required darkness per day to encourage faster eating, violating Danish law. The documentary featured secret footage from a chicken coop in North Jutland.

    1. 2 outlets Denmark pushes for EU ban on ‘turbo chickens’ as secret footage causes outrage

      first by Mastodon, 5d ago · also Guardian

    • byteseu@pubeurope.com

      Denmark mulls banning turbo chickens https://www. byteseu.com/2480812/ # Denmark

      byteseu@pubeurope.comMastodon11d agoview on Mastodon ↗

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