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Effects of handling and transport on laying hens

Published online by Cambridge University Press:  23 March 2009

D.M. Broom
D.M. Broom
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Department of Clinical Veterinary Medicine, University of Cambridge, Madingley Road, Cambridge CB3 0ES, UK
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Abstract

The incidence of bone breakage and other traumas in end-of-lay birds at the time of slaughter have important welfare and commercial implications. The problem is greatest among birds from the cage system where injury and stress appear to be particularly associated with the process of removing the birds from their cages and subsequent handling. The bone strength of cage-housed birds, together with some physiological and behavioural aspects, are briefly considered. Suggestions are made for reducing the incidence of injuries during bird removal.

Keywords

Animal welfarebone strengthcagesegg productionhandlingphysiologytransport
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Reviews
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World's Poultry Science Journal , Volume 46 , Issue 1 , March 1990 , pp. 48 - 50
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Copyright © Cambridge University Press 1990

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