| Autor: |
Alexandru Usturoi, Marius-Giorgi Usturoi, Bogdan-Vlad Avarvarei, Claudia Pânzaru, Cristina Simeanu, Mădălina-Iuliana Usturoi, Mihaela Spătaru, Răzvan-Mihail Radu-Rusu, Marius-Gheorghe Doliş, Daniel Simeanu |
| Jazyk: |
angličtina |
| Rok vydání: |
2022 |
| Předmět: |
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| Zdroj: |
Agriculture, Vol 13, Iss 1, p 86 (2022) |
| Druh dokumentu: |
article |
| ISSN: |
2077-0472 |
| DOI: |
10.3390/agriculture13010086 |
| Popis: |
Predictions show the possibility of banning birds’ rearing in batteries. From this reason, we aimed to study the welfare conditions assured to birds accommodated in lofts in comparison with those reared in improved batteries. The research targeted ISA Brown hybrids monitored over a period of 25–55 weeks. The batches were represented by birds that were differently reared in halls provided with lofts compared to with improved batteries. The research was carried out in real production conditions. Biochemical indicators were determined, using a BA 400 analyzer produced by BioSystems, as well as quantitative ones using specific formulas based on productions, consumptions, and batch outputs. A cumulated production of 199.24 eggs/week/head was realized in the loft, versus 199.98 in the battery, at a mean laying intensity of 91.82% and 92.17%. Batch output was 4.14% (loft) and 2.98% (battery). Mean consumption registered a level of 122.20 g m.f./head/day for birds in the loft and 115.87 g for the ones from the battery, and feed conversion index was 133.09 g m.f./egg, compared to 125.69. The aviary system ensures optimal conditions to express the birds’ natural behaviors, with a positive impact on the metabolic functions, resulting in a good state of health and high productive levels, comparable to those of birds exploited in batteries. |
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