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New Studies Examine Effects of Lighting on Chickens
Two recent studies show that broilers perform better under LED lighting than fluorescent lamps while layer behaviour is affected by light wavelength....
Two recent studies show that broilers perform better under LED lighting than fluorescent lamps while layer behaviour is affected by light wavelength....
Outcome of an Artificial Coccidial Infection in Poults under the Influence of Floor Heating
Both the moisture content and temperature of the litter affected the progress of coccidiosis in young turkeys, according to a new study at Hannover University....
Both the moisture content and temperature of the litter affected the progress of coccidiosis in young turkeys, according to a new study at Hannover University....
What Causes Foot Dermatitis in Poultry?
There are many factors that contribute to footpad dermatitis but the primary factor is wet litter, according to Dr Tom Tabler and colleagues at Mississippi State University Extension Service. ...
There are many factors that contribute to footpad dermatitis but the primary factor is wet litter, according to Dr Tom Tabler and colleagues at Mississippi State University Extension Service. ...
Influence of Raised Plastic Floors Compared with Pine Shaving Litter on Environment and Pekin Duck Condition
In this trial, the overall condition of the ducks was described as being good. However, the proportion of ducks having a 0 or 1 feather score was higher for the litter floor systems than slats and the slat-reared birds had cleaner feathers....
In this trial, the overall condition of the ducks was described as being good. However, the proportion of ducks having a 0 or 1 feather score was higher for the litter floor systems than slats and the slat-reared birds had cleaner feathers....
Colonisation of Internal Organs by Salmonella Enteritidis in Laying Hens Housed in Conventional or Enriched Cages
Housing system for egg-laying flocks can affect the susceptibility of hens to colonisation of internal organs by Salmonella Enteritidis, concluded US researchers, following experimental infection of the birds. Salmonella Enteritidis was detected more...
Housing system for egg-laying flocks can affect the susceptibility of hens to colonisation of internal organs by Salmonella Enteritidis, concluded US researchers, following experimental infection of the birds. Salmonella Enteritidis was detected more...
Effects of Diet Dilution Source and Level on Performance and Behaviour of Pullets
Diluting the diet with 15 per cent of sunflower seed extract or oat hulls reduced feather pecking and feather damage in non-beak-trimmed pullets from day-old to 18 weeks of age, according to new research from Wageningen University. ...
Diluting the diet with 15 per cent of sunflower seed extract or oat hulls reduced feather pecking and feather damage in non-beak-trimmed pullets from day-old to 18 weeks of age, according to new research from Wageningen University. ...
Multi-stage Carbon Dioxide Gas Stunning of Broilers
New research from the Netherlands indicates that a method involving several stages of carbon dioxide can offer reliable and effective stunning. The five-stage treatment they used was preferable to a four-stage process, which carried a higher risk of convulsions...
New research from the Netherlands indicates that a method involving several stages of carbon dioxide can offer reliable and effective stunning. The five-stage treatment they used was preferable to a four-stage process, which carried a higher risk of convulsions...
Natural Ventilation in Organic Poultry Houses in Cold Weather
Winter ventilation and proper management in cooler ambient temperatures to control egg size in brown layers was the topic of Dr Morgan Hayes' presentation at the Midwest Poultry Federation Convention in St. Paul, Minnesota, US, writes Carla Wright, Editor,...
Winter ventilation and proper management in cooler ambient temperatures to control egg size in brown layers was the topic of Dr Morgan Hayes' presentation at the Midwest Poultry Federation Convention in St. Paul, Minnesota, US, writes Carla Wright, Editor,...
Physiological Responses to Low Atmospheric Pressure Stunning and Implications for Welfare
Low atmospheric pressure stunning is a humane approach that has the potential to improve welfare of poultry at slaughter, according to a new study from researchers at the University of Glasgow and Wageningen University in the Netherlands....
Low atmospheric pressure stunning is a humane approach that has the potential to improve welfare of poultry at slaughter, according to a new study from researchers at the University of Glasgow and Wageningen University in the Netherlands....
Laying Hen Mortality by System – a Welfare Guide?
The production system is not necessarily a good guide to the welfare of laying hens, according to David Burch of Octagon Services in the UK - whatever the system, good management is essential....
The production system is not necessarily a good guide to the welfare of laying hens, according to David Burch of Octagon Services in the UK - whatever the system, good management is essential....
Sprinklers Cool Birds and Conserve Water
Overhead sprinklers together with tunnel ventilation can successfully cool broiler chickens with substantially less water, according to a study at the University of Arkansas by Assistant Professor Yi Liang, Professor Susan E. Watkins, G. Thomas Tabler...
Overhead sprinklers together with tunnel ventilation can successfully cool broiler chickens with substantially less water, according to a study at the University of Arkansas by Assistant Professor Yi Liang, Professor Susan E. Watkins, G. Thomas Tabler...
Temporal Changes and Risk Factors for Foot-pad Dermatitis in Danish Broilers
Improvements in foot pad score were noted by researchers based in Copenhagen in the first few years after an action plan was implemented to reduce pododermatitis in Denmark. Among the risk factors for foot problems were poor litter scores, straw as bedding...
Improvements in foot pad score were noted by researchers based in Copenhagen in the first few years after an action plan was implemented to reduce pododermatitis in Denmark. Among the risk factors for foot problems were poor litter scores, straw as bedding...
Increasing Profit in Free-range Poultry Production Systems through Improved Welfare: Use of Nutritional Interventions
Nutritional interventions that reduce aggressive behaviour in hens increase hen-day production and liveability of hens by at least 10 per cent and can increase profitability of the flock by at least 20 per cent, according to a new publication from FAO....
Nutritional interventions that reduce aggressive behaviour in hens increase hen-day production and liveability of hens by at least 10 per cent and can increase profitability of the flock by at least 20 per cent, according to a new publication from FAO....
Remedies for a High Incidence of Broken Eggs in Furnished Cages: Effectiveness of Increasing Nest Attractiveness and Lowering Perch Height
A lower perch reduced the number of broken eggs but replacing plastic mesh nest floor lining with artificial turf had no effect on egg breakages. Perching behaviour during the light period was more disturbed in cages with low perches than high perches....
A lower perch reduced the number of broken eggs but replacing plastic mesh nest floor lining with artificial turf had no effect on egg breakages. Perching behaviour during the light period was more disturbed in cages with low perches than high perches....
Selection for Improved Leg Health in Purebred Broiler Lines and Underlying Genetic Parameters
As a result of genetic selection, the prevalence of four leg conditions in purebred broiler lines has declined over the last 20 to 25 years, new research from Scotland shows. ...
As a result of genetic selection, the prevalence of four leg conditions in purebred broiler lines has declined over the last 20 to 25 years, new research from Scotland shows. ...
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