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Pinioning

The act of surgically removing the joint of a bird's wing farthest from the body to prevent flight. This practice is prohibited under AGW standards.

Poaching

Taking and/or killing livestock without consent.

Predator

An animal that hunts, kills, and eats other animals in order to survive.

Processing

Transforming raw ingredients into food.

Pullets

Young female chickens being raised as laying hens.

Ram

An un-castrated male sheep.

Range

Land covered with vegetation suitable for grazing or foraging by farm animals. (See also pasture.)

Recommended

The standard should be adhered to, however variations will be accepted as long as the goal of animal welfare is not jeopardized.

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