Instant Insights: Feather-Pecking in Poultry

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Dr Nienke van Staaveren (University of Guelph) Dr Alexandra Harlander (University of Guelph)

Instant Insights

Feather-Pecking in Poultry

Dr Nienke van Staaveren (University of Guelph), Dr Alexandra Harlander (University of Guelph), Dr Dorothy McKeegan (Institute of Biodiversity, Animal Health and Comparative Medicine, University of Glasgow (United Kingdom)) , Dr Thea van Niekerk (Wageningen University)

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Burleigh Dodds Science Publishing Limited
26 January 2021

Agricultural science; Sustainable agriculture; Poultry farming

Series: Burleigh Dodds Science: Instant Insights

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This collection features three peer-reviewed literature reviews on feather-pecking in poultry.

The first chapter describes the three main forms of injurious pecking (IP) in poultry: tissue pecking (TP), aggressive pecking (AP) and feather-pecking (FP). It discusses the origin of severe FP, the most severe form of IP. The chapter concludes with a discussion on the risk factors and current management strategies used to reduce IP in poultry production.

The second chapter assesses the use of beak trimming of laying hens as an effective preventative strategy for injurious pecking (IP). It considers the welfare costs and benefits of the two different methods: hot blade (HB) and infrared (IR). The chapter concludes with a section on alternative strategies that could reduce the need for beak trimming.

The final chapter reviews the different types of featherpecking and considers the origins of this behaviour. The chapter offers a detailed discussion on the management techniques available for the prevention of feather-pecking, during both rearing and the laying period.

By: Dr Nienke van Staaveren (University of Guelph), Dr Alexandra Harlander (University of Guelph), Dr Dorothy McKeegan (Institute of Biodiversity, Animal Health and Comparative Medicine, University of Glasgow (United Kingdom)), Dr Thea van Niekerk (Wageningen University)
Imprint: Burleigh Dodds Science Publishing Limited
Country of Publication: United Kingdom
Volume: 15
Dimensions: Height: 229mm, Width: 152mm, Spine: 5mm
Weight: 130g
ISBN: 9781801460149
ISBN 10: 1801460140
Series: Burleigh Dodds Science: Instant Insights
Pages: 86
Publication Date: 26 January 2021
Audience: College/higher education , Professional and scholarly , Primary , Undergraduate
Format: Paperback
Publisher's Status: Active