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Denmark pushes EU ban on fast-growing 'turbo chickens'
Original: Denmark pushes for EU ban on ‘turbo chickens’ as secret footage causes outrage
Denmark says it will work towards banning fast-growing chicken breeds both domestically and across the EU, after undercover footage of the birds caused public outrage. The breeds, often called 'turbo chickens', grow so quickly that they can suffer serious health problems. Denmark aims to build support among member states for an EU-wide ban.
Why now: Secret footage of welfare problems in fast-growing chicken breeds has sparked outrage, prompting Denmark's call for an EU-wide ban.
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Evidence
- Denmark pushes for EU ban on ‘turbo chickens’ as secret footage causes outrage · The Guardian
Minister says government will work towards banning fast-growing breed across country and throughout EU
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