Designing Innovative Broiler Chicken Outdoor Runs Reconciling Animal Welfare and Enhanced Biosecurity

In response to challenges of maintaining high biosecurity and animal welfare in broiler chicken production, the LIT OUESTEREL association organised three co-creation workshops with 14 poultry sector stakeholders. Over sixty proposed solutions led to three innovative outdoor run concepts. The study evaluated investment costs (ranging from €10 to €475 per m²), conducted a multi-criteria assessment by nine experts, and analysed societal acceptance among 29 citizens. Results highlighted the strengths and limitations of each concept, offering a promising approach to limit indoor confinement practices while complying with regulations and reducing the risk of HPAI transmission.