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Project Details
Description
With the phase-out of remaining cages by 2025, we address welfare solutions for egg-laying hens in barns and free range. We investigate breeding for duller beaks or diet changes to reduce feather pecking, develop evidence-based advice for producers to reduce keel-bone fractures, and investigate the feasibility of alternative house designs (e.g. verandas) to address welfare concerns when free range birds must be confined for biosecurity.
| Status | Active |
|---|---|
| Effective start/end date | 1/04/22 → 31/03/27 |
Funding
- Scottish Government: Rural & Environment Science & Analytical Services
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Activities
- 1 Invited talk
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How do we feed breeders for optimum productivity and welfare?
Rick D'Eath (Speaker)
4 Aug 2022Activity: Talk, evidence or presentation types › Invited talk
Research output
- 1 Article
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Do Hens Use Enrichments Provided in Free-Range Systems?
Sandilands, V., Baker, L., Donbavand, J. & Brocklehurst, S., 12 Apr 2022, (First published) In: Animals. 12, 8, 995.Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review
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