Poultry Behaviour And Welfare

Author : Michael C. Appleby,Joy A. Mench,Barry O. Hughes
Publisher : CABI
Page : 288 pages
File Size : 44,7 Mb
Release : 2004
Category : Science
ISBN : 9780851996677

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Poultry Behaviour and Welfare by Michael C. Appleby,Joy A. Mench,Barry O. Hughes Pdf

This authoritative textbook provides an introduction and guide to poultry behavior and welfare. It describes the origin and biology of the various species of bird that are of agricultural importance, as well as giving a succinct overview of their key behavior patterns. There is careful discussion of the many factors that influence their welfare, and detailed consideration of the ways in which legislation and commercial interests interact in an attempt to satisfy the many needs involved. The final chapters discuss possible future developments within the subject. The book is in part an update of a previous work, Poultry Production Systems: Behaviour, Management and Welfare (CABI, 1992), completely rewritten and with much new material added.

Author : Christine Nicol
Publisher : Burleigh Dodds Agricultural Sc
Page : 360 pages
File Size : 43,8 Mb
Release : 2020-07-28
Category : Technology & Engineering
ISBN : 1786764229

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Understanding the Behaviour and Improving the Welfare of Chickens by Christine Nicol Pdf

Part 1 of this volume reviews advances in research on key aspects of poultry behaviour and welfare monitoring. Part 2 discusses particular welfare issues affecting broilers and layers such as housing and environmental enrichment as well as problems such as injurious pecking and bone health.

Author : Christine J Nicol
Publisher : CABI
Page : 200 pages
File Size : 55,5 Mb
Release : 2015-05-28
Category : Science
ISBN : 9781780642499

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The Behavioural Biology of Chickens by Christine J Nicol Pdf

Chickens are by far the world’s most widely farmed animal, kept for both meat and egg production. They are at the centre of many debates regarding housing and production systems, causing significant interest in what lies behind chicken behaviour. This accessible book covers sensory biology, behavioural development, preferences and aversions, social behaviour, learning and cognition, behavioural issues in different systems and solutions for behavioural problems. Authored by an authority on chicken ethology, it brings together the fields of animal behaviour, neuroscience, psychology and epidemiology to provide a comprehensive understanding of chicken behaviour and help improve the lives of farmed chickens around the world.

Author : Michael C. Appleby
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 264 pages
File Size : 43,5 Mb
Release : 1992
Category : Poultry
ISBN : UGA:32108023224069

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Poultry Production Systems by Michael C. Appleby Pdf

Author : Donald M. Broom
Publisher : CABI
Page : 577 pages
File Size : 44,7 Mb
Release : 2021-11-17
Category : Medical
ISBN : 9781789249835

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Broom and Fraser's Domestic Animal Behaviour and Welfare 6th Edition by Donald M. Broom Pdf

Completely updated and revised, and synthesizing the recent explosion in animal welfare literature, the sixth edition of this best-selling textbook continues to provide a thorough overview of behaviour and welfare of companion and farm animals, including fish. The introductory section has been completely revised, with all following chapters updated, redesigned and improved to reflect our changing understanding. Written by a world-leading expert and key opinion leader in animal behaviour and welfare, this text provides a highly accessible guide to the subject. It is an essential foundation for any veterinary, animal science, animal behaviour or welfare-focused undergraduate or graduate course.

Author : Anonim
Publisher : Woodhead Publishing
Page : 408 pages
File Size : 46,9 Mb
Release : 2017-11-30
Category : Technology & Engineering
ISBN : 9780081009307

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Advances in Poultry Welfare by Anonim Pdf

Advances in Poultry Welfare provides a targeted overview of contemporary developments in poultry welfare. The reviews in the volume address topical issues related to poultry welfare research and assessment, with a focus on identifying practical strategies for improvement as well as information gaps that remain to be filled. Part One provides an introduction to poultry production systems and gives a broad overview of current poultry welfare issues. Part Two moves on to review several aspects of poultry management, focusing on hatchery practices, early rearing, and slaughter. Part Three deals with welfare assessment on the farm, while Part Four explores continuing challenges, such as feather pecking and skeletal problems. This is followed in Part Five by a discussion of emerging issues, with chapters covering alternative parasite control methods, backyard poultry production, mass depopulation, and genetic approaches to reducing the impact of environmental stressors on welfare. This book is an essential part of the wider ranging series Advances in Farm Animal Welfare, with coverage of cattle, sheep, pigs, and poultry. With its expert editor and international team of contributors, Advances in Poultry Welfare is a key reference tool for welfare research scientists and students, veterinarians involved in welfare assessment, and indeed anyone with a professional interest in the welfare of poultry. Provides in-depth reviews of emerging topics, research and applications in poultry welfare Integral part of a wider series, Advances in Agricultural Animal Welfare, which will provide comprehensive coverage of animal welfare of the world’s major farmed animals Covers a range of topical issues within the field, from beak-trimming and skeletal problems, to early rearing and the design and management of poultry production systems Edited by a distinguished leader in the field

Author : Andy Butterworth
Publisher : 5m Books Ltd
Page : 134 pages
File Size : 46,8 Mb
Release : 2021-03-26
Category : Technology & Engineering
ISBN : 9781789181418

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Broiler Chickens Welfare in Practice by Andy Butterworth Pdf

Broiler Chickens is a short practical book of guidelines and advice to good welfare practice in broiler chicken farming. With contributions from world expert researchers in poultry welfare, this book distils academic research into applied advice on the farm for industry and farm workers. The content covered includes health and disease impacts with a One Health focus, housing for optimal health, broiler breeders, hatchery management, broiler slaughter practices, transport, animal welfare assessment measures and a discussion of welfare improvement measures on the farm. 5m Books

Author : William M. Muir,Heng Wei Cheng
Publisher : Elsevier Inc. Chapters
Page : 496 pages
File Size : 52,6 Mb
Release : 2013-04-22
Category : Medical
ISBN : 9780128060001

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Genetics and the Behavior of Domestic Animals by William M. Muir,Heng Wei Cheng Pdf

Many behaviors in poultry can be modified by genetic selection. Selection of laying hens for maximum egg production had the unfortunate side effect of increased rates of beak inflicted damage on other birds. Selective breeding has eliminated broodiness and has either increased or decreased other behaviors, such as hysteria, fearfulness, appetite in broilers, social dominance, ability and damage to other birds. Genetic selection can be used to reduce behaviors that cause welfare problems. However, it must be approached with caution to avoid unintended consequences that would be detrimental to welfare. A calm, docile bird that appears behaviorally calm, may take longer for its heart rate to return to normal after it is frightened. The use of group selection instead of single-bird selection can be effectively used to reduce undesirable behaviors such as feather pecking and to maintain high egg production. An entire group of birds is selected instead of selecting individuals.

Author : Ian J. H. Duncan,Penny Hawkins
Publisher : Springer Science & Business Media
Page : 310 pages
File Size : 42,7 Mb
Release : 2009-12-29
Category : Science
ISBN : 9789048136506

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The Welfare of Domestic Fowl and Other Captive Birds by Ian J. H. Duncan,Penny Hawkins Pdf

Animal welfare is attracting increasing interest worldwide, especially in developed countries where the knowledge and resources are available to (at least potentially) provide better management systems for farm animals, as well as companion, zoo and laboratory animals. The key requirements for adequate food, water, a suitable environment, appropriate companionship and good health are important for animals kept for all of these purposes. There has been increased attention given to farm animal welfare in many co- tries in recent years. This derives largely from the fact that the relentless pursuit of nancial reward and ef ciency, to satisfy market demands, has led to the devel- ment of intensive animal production systems that challenge the conscience of many consumers in those countries. In developing countries, human survival is still a daily uncertainty, so that p- vision for animal welfare has to be balanced against human needs. Animal welfare is usually a priority only if it supports the output of the animal, be it food, work, clothing, sport or companionship. In principle the welfare needs of both humans and animals can be provided for, in both developing and developed countries, if resources are properly husbanded. In reality, however, the inequitable division of the world’s riches creates physical and psychological poverty for humans and a- mals alike in many parts of the world.

Author : Victoria Sandilands,Paul M. Hocking
Publisher : CABI
Page : 359 pages
File Size : 51,5 Mb
Release : 2012-01-01
Category : Animal welfare
ISBN : 1780640099

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Alternative Systems for Poultry by Victoria Sandilands,Paul M. Hocking Pdf

Recent interest in how poultry are housed and managed in order to ensure profitability, sustainability, and good levels of animal welfare, are challenging issues that commercial poultry keepers face, particularly where legislation is bringing about legal requirements for housing. This book compares and contrasts alternative housing with conventional and traditional systems for commercial poultry (laying hens, meat chickens, turkeys, waterfowl and gamebirds) with regards to welfare, disease, health, nutrition, sustainability and genotype-environment interaction. It is suitable for researchers and students in poultry science. .

Author : G. C. Perry
Publisher : CABI
Page : 450 pages
File Size : 50,5 Mb
Release : 2004-01-01
Category : Technology & Engineering
ISBN : 0851990363

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Welfare of the Laying Hen by G. C. Perry Pdf

The welfare of egg-producing poultry is a topic of great concern to the poultry industry and to researchers in applied animal behaviour. It is also subject to increased legislation. Issues such as battery cages, space requirements, access to daylight and ''free-range'' eggs have attracted public interest.

Author : Claire Weeks,Andrew Butterworth
Publisher : Cabi
Page : 311 pages
File Size : 45,8 Mb
Release : 2004-01-01
Category : Medical
ISBN : 0851998054

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Measuring and Auditing Broiler Welfare by Claire Weeks,Andrew Butterworth Pdf

In response to concerns about animal welfare, food assurance schemes are now incorporating standards for animal welfare. This is particularly important in the poultry industry, where much attention has focused on the welfare of broilers (meat birds). However, there is as a result a greater need for scientifically-based methods for the measurement and auditing of welfare. This book brings together papers by international experts from the academic, professional and industrial sectors. It examines practical ways of measuring and auditing broiler welfare on-farm, during transit and pre-slaughter. Related marketing issues and future developments such as automation, are also discussed.

Author : Michael D. Kreger
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 80 pages
File Size : 49,6 Mb
Release : 1995
Category : Animal housing
ISBN : MINN:31951D015233106

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Housing, Husbandry, and Welfare of Poultry by Michael D. Kreger Pdf

Author : Pisc
Publisher : CSIRO PUBLISHING
Page : 50 pages
File Size : 42,5 Mb
Release : 2002
Category : Technology & Engineering
ISBN : 0643068678

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Model Code of Practice for the Welfare of Animals by Pisc Pdf

Animal welfare considerations are becoming increasingly important for the keeping and farming of animals, both in Australia and internationally. Practices that may have once been deemed acceptable are now being reassessed in light of new knowledge and changing attitudes. The minimum standards outlined in this Code are intended to help people involved in the care and management of poultry to adopt standards of husbandry that are acceptable. Special requirements for various species are given in the appendices. This Code of Practice is intended as a guide for people responsible for the welfare and husbandry of domestic poultry. It recognizes that the basic requirement for welfare of poultry is a husbandry system appropriate to their physiological and behavioral needs. The Code emphasizes that--whatever the form of husbandry--managers, employees and all others responsible for the day-to-day needs of domestic poultry have a responsibility to care for poultry under their control.

Author : Temple Grandin
Publisher : CABI
Page : 443 pages
File Size : 46,8 Mb
Release : 2020-12-08
Category : Medical
ISBN : 9781789245219

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Improving Animal Welfare by Temple Grandin Pdf

Completely revised, updated and with four new chapters on sustainability, new technologies, precision agriculture and the future of animal welfare. This book is edited by an outstanding world expert on animal welfare, it emphasizes throughout the importance of measuring conditions that compromise welfare, such as lameness, heat stress, body condition, and bruises during transport.The book combines scientific information with practical recommendations for use on commercial operations and reviews practical information on livestock handling, euthanasia, slaughter, pain relief, and assessments of abnormal behavior.