Welfare Issues in Free-range Laying Systems
Author: Atkins, Monique Published: 2015 Description: Explores the risk factors associated with feather-pecking in free-range systems and strategies to reduce its prevalence.
Essay Tag: feather-pecking
Can Variations in Lighting and Nutrition Reduce Feather-pecking in Broilers?
Can Variations in Lighting and Nutrition Reduce Feather-pecking in Broilers?
Author: Chan, Dominique Published: 2015 Description: Discusses whether manipulating light and nutrition regimens can diminish feather-pecking behaviour in broiler flocks. RSPCA Australia Poultry Welfare Science Prize 2015
Can alterations to the rearing environment reduce feather-pecking behaviour in laying hens?
Can alterations to the rearing environment reduce feather-pecking behaviour in laying hens?
Author: Lee, Ling Published: 2014 Description: Discusses controllable factors of the rearing environment that can be altered to reduce the incidence of feather-pecking behaviour and its injurious impact on hens.