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; …

Globally, laying hen production systems are a focus of concern for animal welfare. Recently,
the impacts of rearing environments have attracted attention, particularly with the trend …

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 …

Keel bone damage (KBD) is a critical issue facing the contemporary laying hen industry due
to the likely pain leading to compromised welfare and reduced productivity. Recent reports …

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 …

Increasing the level of physical exercise in broilers has been indicated to improve leg
condition. We attempted to stimulate locomotor and foraging activities by adding …

Perching is considered an integral part of chicken behaviour, and is suggested to alleviate
leg problems and enhance mobility in broilers, as it stimulates diversification of locomotion …

Perching is one of the essential natural behaviors for avian species. Providing an optimal
perching design (eg, shape, dimension, and materials) for commercial poultry production is …

Laying hens are typically moved to a novel environment after rearing, requiring adaptability
to cope with change. We hypothesized that the standard rearing of laying hen chicks, in non …

Animal welfare is a key and distinct component of sustainable agriculture and food security.
People, both as citizens and consumers, have become more concerned about the …