Neurobiological Basis of Sensory Perception: Welfare Implications of Beak Trimming
Abstract
The practice of beak trimming in the poultry industry occurs to prevent excessive body pecking, cannibalism, and to avoid feed wastage. To assess the welfare implications of the procedure, an emphasis of this paper has been placed on the anatomical structures that comprise the beak and mouth parts and a representation of the structures removed following beak trimming. Five animal welfare concerns regarding the procedure have been addressed,...
Paper Details
Title
Neurobiological Basis of Sensory Perception: Welfare Implications of Beak Trimming
Published Date
Jun 1, 2007
Journal
Volume
86
Issue
6
Pages
1273 - 1282
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