Review of the Welfare of Poultry During Transport

Broilers are subjected to a number of stressors during transportation to the processing plant, according to Drs Mitchell and Kettlewell in their paper at the European Symposium on Poultry Welfare in Italy last year. They suggest changes to the vehicle design and ventilation system, and a reduction in stocking density, adding that slower growing strains may be less affected by transport stress.
calendar icon 10 May 2010
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