Turkey farming has undergone significant welfare reforms in some markets, driven by breed selection changes, enrichment provision, and improved slaughter practices.
The commercial turkey is one of the most welfare-compromised farm animals - bred so heavily for breast meat yield that natural locomotion, mating, and thermoregulation are compromised. Reform requires both breed selection changes away from extreme growth genetics and husbandry improvements. Consumer willingness to pay premiums for slower-growing, welfare-certified turkey is the primary market driver for change.