Advances in Poultry Welfare provides a targeted overview of contemporary developments in poultry welfare. The reviews in the volume address topical issues related to poultry welfare research and assessment, with a focus on identifying practical strategies for improvement as well as information gaps that remain to be filled.
This book is an essential part of the wider ranging series Advances in Farm Animal Welfare, with coverage of cattle, sheep, pigs, and poultry.
The Baker Colony owns a free-range layer barn as well as a pullet barn and feed mill. The pullet facility includes loose housing in order to train the young birds to navigate an open system. Here’s a look inside.» Read more...
Water quality is an aspect of poultry production that’s getting much more attention right now due to research results tying it to optimum bird health and performance. However, one producer advises his peers to pay more attention to pH levels. » Read more...