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How to calculate EPEF in poultry?

European Poultry Efficiency Factor (EPEF) is calculated as: [Livability (%) × Body Weight (kg) × 100] / [Age in Days × FCR]. Scores above 400 indicate top commercial performance.

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EU Welfare Quality® Poultry Assessment Calculator

Quantify flock welfare scores using official EU Welfare Quality® animal-based measures (FPD, Gait Score, Hock Burn, Breast Blisters).

🔬 Scientific Disclosure: EU Welfare Quality Index Formula

Welfare Score = 0.40 * FPD_Score + 0.35 * Gait_Score + 0.15 * Hock_Burn + 0.10 * Breast_Quality

EU Directive 2007/43/EC sets maximum stocking density thresholds based on animal-based welfare scoring.