Plain language summary of the scientific opinion on Welfare assessment of turkeys on farm
Abstract
Welfare assessment of turkeys on farm Background• Turkeys (Meleagris gallopavo gallopavo) are raised on farms across the EU for meat production and breeding.They are usually kept indoors.• Inappropriate housing conditions, management or breeding practices can negatively affect the welfare of turkeys.Indicators of welfare problems are, for example, lameness, foot pad dermatitis, pecking injuries and unfulfilled behavioural needs.• There is currently no EU legislation specifically for the protection of turkeys on farm, so the general animal welfare provisions laid down in Council Directive 98/58/EC apply.• This is EFSA's first scientific opinion on the on-farm welfare of turkeys.
Fields of Study & Subjects
Animal Behavior and Welfare Studies
Sustainable Agricultural Systems Analysis
Veterinary Pharmacology and Anesthesia
Publication details
- Journal / source
- EFSA Journal
- Volume
- 24
- Issue
- 2
- Pages
- ep240201–ep240201
- Publication date
- 1 February 2026
- Language
- EN