Enriching the environment for broilers using a laser device

22-10-2020 | |
Photo: Pixabay
Photo: Pixabay
What we see today in modern broiler production is a fast growing broiler that is usually susceptible to leg disorders and inactivity towards market weight. Devices or strategies that improve environmental enrichment might motivate broilers for better movement and feeding, all contributing to improved welfare. The selection for increased growth rate contributes to about 30% of modern commercial broilers suffering from leg lameness. Lameness contributes to decreased time standing or walking. This


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Vincent
ter Beek

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Kees van
Dooren

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Treena
Hein

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Matthew Wedzerai Correspondent