Danish broiler sector offers opportunities and problems

摘要

True animal welfare, no use of antibiotics, no foot pad dermatitis. The Danish broiler industry is seen as a shining example for the whole of North West Europe. There is much to be learned, and this also includes the problems. In Europe, but also worldwide, to this day relatively large quantities of antibiotics are being prescribed. The use of antibiotics leads to increased antibiotics resistance and that is not the only problem in the broiler industry. For instance; Animal welfare is suboptimal dueto foot pad lesions and salmonella as known problems. Denmark seems to be the shining example because it has solved many of these problems. Especially the yellow card system for improper use of antibiotics and the separation of prescribing and selling ofantibiotics, have the potential to be copied to other countries in order to reduce the use of antibiotics. The fact that Denmark has appointed antibiotics resistance as a top priority during its presidency of the European Onion in the first half of 2012 further reinforces its exemplary role.