Associations between behaviour and health outcomes in conventional and slow-growing breeds of broiler chicken
Published in 2021
Scientific paper identifying particular behaviours associated with better health (more time spent in an iother small companion animalstive standing position, use of the perch, walking, high energy levels, exploratory behaviour), and others associated with poorer health (more time spent in an iother small companion animalstive lateral position or in an iother small companion animalstive sitting position, preferential use of litter over other resources) in broilers.
Document Types: Scientific paper
Animal categories: Poultry
Keywords: Animal-based measurements, Welfare indicators