World Poultry Magazine 

Theme Welfare

 

Chose a category in the drop-down window - and click select.

 1   2   3  Next >

Walking and behaviours of birds kept in captivity »

Legs are of utmost importance to birds. Improper functioning means limited or no movement and thus inadequate access to feeders and drinkers. Preventing walking and behaviour problems therefore needs to receive special attention.
01 Jun 2008

EU sets welfare rules for broilers»

The Council of the European Union has laid down rules for the protection of chickens kept for meat production. The recently accepted and published directive comes into force as of July 2010, and restricts producers in terms of stocking density.
01 Aug 2007

Traditional vs enriched cages for laying hens»

Although not yet a major issue for the Brazilian poultry sector, Dr Victor Fernando Buttow Roll from the Federal University of Pelotas, Rio Grande do Sul, reviewed studies comparing traditional and enriched cages for laying hens. He warned not to ...
01 Jun 2007

A Brazilian perspective of layer welfare»

The issue of animal welfare in commercial egg production systems is one which can be approached from many angles: the animal, the producer, the consumer and so on. Dr Helenice Mazzuco, an EMBRAPA researcher in Brazil, gives her perspective on th...

01 Jun 2007

Australia researches free-range mortalities»

Australian poultry pilot studies pave the way for more research into free-range mortalities. Researchers recommend the approval of more antibiotics and anthelmintics for use in laying hens.
01 Jun 2007

IPE focused on welfare and food safety»

The transport and stunning of birds remains a subject of discussion among etiologists. US industry leaders continue to participate in discussions while equipment suppliers try to answer the many questions raised. The annual IPE exhibition offered ...
01 Mar 2007

More organic poultry meat and eggs in the US»

A rapidly expanding market for organic poultry and egg products in the US can be seen. In particular, the number of organic broilers signals an expanding domestic supply. Both organic broilers and organic eggs receive a significant premium over co...
01 Mar 2007

Light intensity helps to manage cannibalism»

Cannibalism is a stern problem in layer farming and becomes even more serious when birds are being kept in aviary and free-range systems. Light intensity during rearing seems to be an important factor in managing the problem.
01 Mar 2007

EU struggles with broiler welfare legislation»

Animal welfare is an important issue on the EU agenda. With the accession of the twelve new member states since 2004, it has become even more complicated to find an agreement on how the legislation should look. Will rule soon be implemented?
01 Mar 2007

Bringing artificial intelligence into the barn»

A pioneer research effort in Brazil is exploring an innovative method in the study of animal behaviour and welfare: the use of automated image analysis and interpretation systems. They have potential for evaluating differences in hen behaviour und...
30 Sep 2006
 1   2   3  Next >

Free Newsletter


Reed Business  © 2007 Reed Business bv. Copyright reserved. The following rules apply to the use of this site:  |  Terms of Use  |  Privacy Statement