Rearing experience with ramps improves specific learning and behaviour and welfare on a commercial laying farm

Autor: Kate I. Norman, Claire A. Weeks, John F. Tarlton, Christine J. Nicol

Publikováno v: Scientific Reports, Vol 11, Iss 1, Pp 1-14 (2021)

Abstract To access resources in commercial laying houses hens must move between levels with agility to avoid injury. This study considered whether providing ramps during rear improved the ability of birds to transition between levels. Twelve commerci

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HENNOVATION: Learnings from Promoting Practice-Led Multi-Actor Innovation Networks to Address Complex Animal Welfare Challenges within the Laying Hen Industry

Autor: Lisa van Dijk, Henry J. Buller, Harry J. Blokhuis, Thea van Niekerk, Eva Voslarova, Xavier Manteca, Claire A. Weeks, David C. J. Main

Publikováno v: Animals, Vol 9, Iss 1, p 24 (2019)

The Hennovation project, an EU H2020 funded thematic network, aimed to explore the potential value of practice-led multi-actor innovation networks within the laying hen industry. The project proposed that husbandry solutions can be practice-led and e

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Rearing experience with ramps improves specific learning and behaviour and welfare on a commercial laying farm

Autor: Christine J Nicol, Claire A Weeks, Kate I. Norman, John F Tarlton

Publikováno v: Scientific Reports, Vol 11, Iss 1, Pp 1-14 (2021)
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Norman, K I, Weeks, C A, Tarlton, J F & Nicol, C J 2021, ' Rearing experience with ramps improves specific learning and behaviour and welfare on a commercial laying farm ', Scientific Reports, vol. 11, no. 1, 8860 . https://doi.org/10.1038/s41598-021-88347-9

To access resources in commercial laying houses hens must move between levels with agility to avoid injury. This study considered whether providing ramps during rear improved the ability of birds to transition between levels. Twelve commercial flocks

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Enabling Behaviour Change in Laying Hen Farmers Using Motivational Interviewing

Autor: Paula E Baker, Claire A Weeks, Jessica E Stokes

Publikováno v: The 1st International Electronic Conference on Animals—Global Sustainability and Animals: Science, Ethics and Policy.

Laying hens with poor feather cover eat more feed, are less productive, and have higher levels of morbidity and mortality. This welfare and sustainability issue is complex, requiring a proactive, multi-pronged approach. The aim of this UK study was t

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https://doi.org/10.3390/ieca2020-08830

Consumer attitudes to injurious pecking in free-range egg production

Autor: Philip Jones, Claire A Weeks, Richard Tranter, Richard Bennett, Christine J Nicol

Publikováno v: Bennett, R, Jones, P, Nicol, C J, Tranter, R & Weeks, C A 2016, ' Consumer attitudes to injurious pecking in free range egg production ', Animal Welfare, vol. 25, pp. 91-100 . https://doi.org/10.7120/09627286.25.1.091

Free-range egg producers face continuing problems from injurious pecking (IP) which has financial consequences for farmers and poor welfare implications for birds. Beak-trimming has been practised for many years to limit the damage caused by IP, but

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