Denmark seeks national and EU action on fast-growing chickens
Politics · First reported 3 Nov, 06:00 · Updated 06:37
Denmark is pursuing a national ban on fast-growing chickens and seeking an EU-wide prohibition. The debate follows allegations about conditions at a Danish producer and concerns about the birds’ rapid growth.
- Denmark’s government is pursuing a national ban and calling for a prohibition across Europe.
- A TV2 documentary alleged that producer Christian Tvergaard gave chickens less darkness than Danish law requires; Tvergaard said he had made wrong decisions and tightened procedures.
- The Ross 308 breed can grow from about 50 grams to 2kg in 33 days, while other breeds take 46 to 63 days to reach that weight.
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- Proposed action
- Denmark is pursuing a national ban and calling for an EU-level ban.
- Breed discussed
- Ross 308, described as the most widespread breed in Danish poultry production.
- Reported growth
- About 50 grams to 2kg in 33 days.
- Other breeds’ growth period
- 46 to 63 days to reach 2kg.
- Documentary allegation
- The documentary alleged that chickens were given only half the legally required amount of darkness each day.
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