The Effects of Housing and Management on the Behaviour and Welfare of Hens and Broilers
A special issue of Animals (ISSN 2076-2615). This special issue belongs to the section "Poultry".
Deadline for manuscript submissions: closed (28 February 2022) | Viewed by 34534
Special Issue Editors
Interests: poultry; behaviour and welfare; management
Interests: poultry; behaviour and welfare; housing; early life experience
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Dear Colleagues,
Housing and management practices have a significant influence on the health and wellbeing of poultry such as hens and broilers. In recent years, many housing trends have changed, for example with increased use of multi-tier aviaries for hens (and the rearing of pullets), the move away from any caged egg production, or the use of windows in broiler housing. Management practices are also changing on a regular basis, with many countries aiming to stop routine beak trimming in laying hens, or the increased practice of in-farm hatching for broilers. Furthermore, lighting trends are embracing new technologies (such as LEDs) and different lighting patterns. Such changes can be influencers on how birds behave, their welfare, and production. This Special Issue will focus on current housing and management trends in laying hens and broilers, bringing readers the most up-to-date information from reputable scientists working in these fields.
Dr. Victoria Sandilands
Guest Editor
Dr. Tina Widowski
Co-Guest Editor
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Keywords
- conventional cages
- enriched cages
- non-cage systems
- free-range
- organic
- conventional and extensive floor rearing
- cage pullet rearing
- floor pullet rearing
- aviary pullet rearing
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