RSPCA Assured and the RSPCA are inviting their members to register for a free webinar on Tuesday 1 July 2025. Five hundred spaces are available, but attendees are encouraged to register early to secure a place.
The webinar will focus on the new RSPCA laying hen welfare standards, something the NFU has been engaging with the RSPCA and RSPCA Assured on for over 18 months. Read: RSPCA Assured standards for laying hens – latest update
The 90-minute session, starting at 6 pm, will be hosted virtually via Google Meet. The live webinar will provide a clear overview of the new standards, advice on implementation, as well as answering audience questions.
The webinar will be led by experts from the RSPCA's Farm Animals Department and RSPCA Assured’s Farming and Technical Engagement Team.
An opportunity to ask questions
Emilie Wix, Head of Farming and Technical Engagement at RSPCA Assured, said: “We are excited to host this live webinar. It will be a really informative and useful session for those working towards meeting the new standards.
“This webinar is a good opportunity for members to hear more about the standards and ask any questions they may have. I’d encourage all RSPCA Assured laying hen scheme members to register.”
NFU Poultry Board Chair James Mottershead
“We are offering the opportunity to submit questions ahead of the webinar so we can offer our advice and support to as many people as possible. There will also be a Q&A function on the day, so attendees can ask questions during the session. Any questions we can’t answer during the event will be followed up on afterwards via email.”
NFU Poultry Board Chair James Mottershead said “There have been a lot of questions asked by laying hen producers since the publication of the new RSPCA Assured laying hen standards. This webinar is a good opportunity for members to hear more about the standards and ask any questions they may have.
“I’d encourage all RSPCA Assured laying hen scheme members to register and attend the webinar which will also provide an opportunity for any concerns to be raised directly with RSPCA and RSPCA Assured”.
What's on the agenda
- 6pm-7pm: Presentation on the updated laying hen standards, including answers to pre-submitted questions.
- 7pm-7:30pm: Live Q&A, responding to questions submitted during the session.
How to register
Use the button below to register and submit your questions.
The registration list will remain open for sign-ups until every space is filled. Those who are unable to attend can email [email protected] to request a copy of the presentation.
Visit RSPCA Assured’s laying hen hub to find out more about the new welfare standards for laying hens.
