Welfare issues and potential solutions for laying hens in free range and organic production systems: A review based on literature and interviews
In free-range and organic production systems, hens can make choices according to their needs and desires, which is in accordance with welfare definitions. Nonetheless, health and behavioral problems are also encountered in these systems. The aim of this article was to identify welfare challenges observed in these production systems in the EU and the most […]
Appropriate and robust livestock systems: cattle, pigs, poultry" – FREEBIRDS
Obiettivi generali Lo scopo del progetto FreeBirds è quello di generare più informazioni sulla relazione tra l’uso dei parchetti esterni (free range) da parte delle galline e dei polli da carne, la salute, le performance e il benessere, nonché sulle conseguenze per il carico di nutrienti del suolo. Inoltre, il progetto mira a sviluppare strumenti […]
