Egg production systems have become subject to heightened levels of scrutiny. Multiple
factors such as disease, skeletal and foot health, pest and parasite load, behavior, stress …

Laying hens may face a number of welfare problems including: acute and chronic pain
caused by beak trimming; exaggerated fearfulness that may cause stress and suffocation; …

Behaviour is a significant indicator of health in animals and understanding behaviour is the
key to good management. Animal behaviour and animal welfare science are fast becoming …

This authoritative textbook provides an introduction and guide to poultry behavior and
welfare. It describes the origin and biology of the various species of bird that are of …

This fifth edition book is a comprehensive guide to the behaviour and welfare of domestic
animals. It provides practical information for those involved with farming, pet animals and …

Floor egg-laying behavior (FELB) is one of the most concerning issues in commercial cage-
free (CF) houses because floor eggs (ie, mislaid eggs on the floor) result in high labor costs …

This scientific opinion focuses on the welfare of laying hens, pullets and layer breeders on
farm. The most relevant husbandry systems used in Europe are described. For each system …

Historically, animal welfare has been defined by the absence of negative states such as
disease, hunger and thirst. However, a shift in animal welfare science has led to the …

Injurious pecking remains one of the biggest problems challenging free range egg
producers, with both economic implications for the farmer and welfare implications for the …

Farm-level factors that could be associated with feather pecking of layers kept in organic
farming systems were monitored in 63 flocks from 26 farms located in different areas of The …