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Poultry Housing Systems

Dr Victoria Sandilands (SRUC), Dr Deana R. Jones (ARS-USDA), Dr Ingrid De Jong (Wageningen Livestock Research, Wageningen University and Research (Netherlands)) , Dr Rick van Emous (Wageningen University)

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Burleigh Dodds Science Publishing Limited
16 November 2021

Sustainable agriculture; Poultry farming

Series: Burleigh Dodds Science: Instant Insights

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This collection features five peer-reviewed literature reviews on poultry housing systems.

The first chapter reviews current poultry housing systems and the recent emergence of enriched cages and cage-free systems. It explores the impact of conventional cages on bird health and welfare, looking primarily at bone health.

The second chapter examines the impact of different housing systems on the safety and quality of eggs. It reviews how hen housing and flock management can affect indicator populations, foodborne pathogens and chemical contamination.

The third chapter considers the relationship between housing conditions and management in the rearing and production of broilers. It reviews the major welfare issues related to the housing of broilers, including feed and water restriction.

The fourth chapter discusses current environmental enrichment strategies implemented in poultry production. The chapter details the benefits of these strategies, as well as their role in contributing to more sustainable production models.

The final chapter reviews current knowledge on perching behaviour of chickens, as well as the associated risks to bird health and welfare that arise with the use of elevated structures, such as keel bone damage.

By: Dr Victoria Sandilands (SRUC), Dr Deana R. Jones (ARS-USDA), Dr Ingrid De Jong (Wageningen Livestock Research, Wageningen University and Research (Netherlands)), Dr Rick van Emous (Wageningen University), Prof Inma Estevez (IKERBASQUE, Basque Foundation for Science (Spain))
Imprint: Burleigh Dodds Science Publishing Limited
Country of Publication: United Kingdom
Volume: 44
Dimensions: Height: 229mm, Width: 152mm, Spine: 8mm
Weight: 200g
ISBN: 9781801462211
ISBN 10: 1801462216
Series: Burleigh Dodds Science: Instant Insights
Pages: 138
Publication Date: 16 November 2021
Audience: College/higher education , Professional and scholarly , Primary , Undergraduate
Format: Paperback
Publisher's Status: Active