The hens in this system do not usually have access to the outdoors. The term 'Barn-reared' might possibly be applied to young pigs reared in more extensive accommodation but without access to the outdoors. The livestock are often from traditional breeds and may be reared outdoors or in large barns. As yet, CIWF has not been able to study the standards and conditions laid down by these particular schemes and is therefore unable to assess their worth from a welfare viewpoint. This is a butcher scheme.
Independent butchers can join once they reach certain specifications.
They gain the use of the Q-system symbol as a mark of the quality of the meat that they supply. World Farming Ltd. Reg. Charles House,5A Charles Street, Petersfield, Hampshire, England.