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EFSA's February 2026 opinion on turkey welfare is not law yet, but the direction is clear: more space per bird, no beak trimming and drier litter. If the space recommendations become law, many houses could lose a third to half of their effective capacity. In this whitepaper, poultry specialist Ivan Chernyshuk, DVM, explains what it means for your farm and how to prepare in time.
What you will learn
- How the EFSA opinion moves from science to law, and how much time you have
- What 0.82 m² per bird means for your houses
- How to manage untrimmed flocks: air quality, litter and stress
- How heat recovery ventilation supports dry litter and lower energy costs
- Why the market will not pay for the extra cost, and what to do about it
- How “Grade A” paws can turn welfare into export value
