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Environmental and physiological variables during the catching of broilers

Year: 2015

Type: article

Abstract: The objective of this study was to determine the critical points of the operation of broiler catching for transport to the processing plant from animal and operational perspectives. During catching, chickens, environmental variables (temperature and relative humidity) were constantly monitored to determine the Enthalpy Comfort Index (IEC). Also, the physiological variable rectal temperature (RT) was monitored as an indicator of stress suffered by the birds during this handling procedure. Bird welfare were evaluated by analyzing their behavior. The bag method was effective to prevent the struggling of birds while being taken from the broiler house to the transport truck, reducing physical injuries and losses during catching.

Source: Brazilian Journal of Poultry Science

DOI: 10.1590/1516-635x170137-44

Authors: ML de V Queiroz, JAD Barbosa Filho, LM Duarte, D de F Brasil, CRF Gadelha

Institution: Universidade Federal do Ceará

Language: English

Topic: Animal Behavior and Welfare Studies

Subfield: Small Animals

Field: Veterinary

Domain: Health Sciences

SDG: Zero hunger

Open Access status: gold

Estimated APC paid: $400