Year: 2015
Type: article
Abstract: Keel bone damage (KBD) is a critical issue facing the contemporary laying hen industry due to the likely pain leading to compromised welfare and reduced productivity. Recent reports suggest that KBD, while highly variable and likely dependent on a host of factors, extends to all housing systems (including traditional battery cages, furnished cages and non-cage systems), genetic lines, and management styles. Despite the extent of the problem, the research community remains uncertain as to the causes and influencing factors of KBD. To combat these issues, the current review was produced following discussions from the 1st International Keel Bone Damage Workshop held in Switzerland in April 2014. This exercise sought to assess current knowledge, foster novel collaborations, propose unique methodologies and highlight the key areas where innovative research is needed. The following paper is based on the content of those discussions and presents nine recommendations for future research efforts.
Source: World s Poultry Science Journal
Language: English
Subfield: Animal Science and Zoology
Domain: Life Sciences
SDG: Zero hunger
Open Access status: bronze
Funders: National Science Foundation, Purdue University, Michigan State University, University of Montana, University of Bern, Universities Federation for Animal Welfare, University of Bristol, Schweizerischer Nationalfonds zur Förderung der Wissenschaftlichen Forschung, Bundesamt für Lebensmittelsicherheit und Veterinärwesen, World Animal Protection, College of Engineering, Michigan State University, Biotechnology and Biological Sciences Research Council, Wageningen University and Research, Bundesanstalt für Landwirtschaft und Ernährung
OpenAlex ID: W1925547539