Effects of environmental complexity on behaviour in fast-growing broiler chickens

Volume: 219, Pages: 104840 - 104840
Published: Oct 1, 2019
Abstract
Modern broiler chickens spend a great proportion of their time resting, which poses a major threat to their welfare due to the increased risk of contact dermatitis and the incidence and severity of leg problems. Provision of environmental enrichment or manipulation of existing resources in the environment may increase the activity level of broilers and simultaneously improve their welfare. The aim of this study was to investigate the effects of...
Paper Details
Title
Effects of environmental complexity on behaviour in fast-growing broiler chickens
Published Date
Oct 1, 2019
Volume
219
Pages
104840 - 104840
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