[HTML][HTML] A review on computer vision systems in monitoring of poultry: A welfare perspective
Monitoring of poultry welfare-related bio-processes and bio-responses is vital in welfare
assessment and management of welfare-related factors. With the current development in …
assessment and management of welfare-related factors. With the current development in …
The use of glucocorticoid hormones or leucocyte profiles to measure stress in vertebrates: What's the difference?
Measuring stress in animals is important in many ecological, zoological and veterinary
research settings. A common method is to measure plasma levels of glucocorticoid …
research settings. A common method is to measure plasma levels of glucocorticoid …
An update on heat stress in laying hens
Heat stress is one of the environmental stressors challenging global poultry industry and
lowers performance and welfare of chickens leading to significant economic loss. It triggers …
lowers performance and welfare of chickens leading to significant economic loss. It triggers …
Does the provision of live black soldier fly and yellow mealworm larvae improve Muscovy duck welfare?
M Gariglio, S Dabbou, M Renna, I Biasato… - Journal of Animal …, 2023 - Springer
Background The provision of environmental enrichments to Muscovy ducks could reduce the
expression of the aggressive behaviors. The aim of the present study was to evaluate the …
expression of the aggressive behaviors. The aim of the present study was to evaluate the …
Assessing animal welfare: a triangulation of preference, judgement bias and other candidate welfare indicators
To assess the welfare of captive animals, validated measures, so-called 'welfare indicators',
are required. We used a triangulation approach to investigate the extent to which different …
are required. We used a triangulation approach to investigate the extent to which different …
Impact of relative humidity on the laying performance, egg quality, and physiological stress responses of laying hens exposed to high ambient temperature
The present study investigated the effects of relative humidity (RH) on the laying
performance, egg quality, and stress indicators of laying hens raised at high ambient …
performance, egg quality, and stress indicators of laying hens raised at high ambient …
Bird welfare in zoos and aquariums: general insights across industries
Animal welfare is a priority across accredited zoological institutions; however, historically,
research has been prioritized for mammals. Bird-focused studies accounted for less than …
research has been prioritized for mammals. Bird-focused studies accounted for less than …
The impact of temperature and humidity on the performance and physiology of laying hens
Simple Summary The present study investigated whether the temperature-humidity index
(THI) influences the production parameters and physiology of laying hens. Two …
(THI) influences the production parameters and physiology of laying hens. Two …
[HTML][HTML] Climatic variation: effects on stress levels, feed intake, and bodyweight of broilers
R Osti, D Bhattarai, D Zhou - Brazilian Journal of Poultry Science, 2017 - SciELO Brasil
Chickens tolerate a very narrow range of climatic variation, and therefore, it is essential to
determine the most suitable climatic area and weather for broiler production in open-house …
determine the most suitable climatic area and weather for broiler production in open-house …
[HTML][HTML] Keel fracture changed the behavior and reduced the welfare, production performance, and egg quality in laying hens housed individually in furnished cages
Keel fracture has adverse effects on welfare, behavior, health, production performance, and
egg quality of laying hens. To investigate this, 90 healthy Lohmann white laying hens with …
egg quality of laying hens. To investigate this, 90 healthy Lohmann white laying hens with …