Effect of housing system on damage of feathers and legs of laying hens
2007
Peric, L.,Poljoprivredni fakultet, Novi Sad (Serbia) | Milosevic, N.,Poljoprivredni fakultet, Novi Sad (Serbia) | Strugar, V.,Poljoprivredni fakultet, Novi Sad (Serbia)
Housing system is one of the main factors influencing the welfare of laying hens. The aim of this work was to evaluate the condition of the feathers and legs at the beginning and at the end of production cycle. Feather and leg condition were evaluated by scoring system. The worse results were obtained in conventional cages and the best results were established in birds kept on a range. Use of modified cages can significantly lower the damage of feathers and legs and certainly have a positive influence on poultry welfare.
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