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[Domestic animal welfare--practice oriented solutions].

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    Practical animal welfare solutions for poultry and pigs are detailed, including improved housing and management systems for laying hens, broilers, turkeys, and pigs. These innovations aim to enhance the well-being of farm animals in various production settings.

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    Area of Science:

    • Animal Science
    • Veterinary Medicine
    • Agricultural Engineering

    Context:

    • Addresses practical animal welfare challenges in modern poultry and pig farming.
    • Highlights the need for innovative housing and management strategies.
    • Covers diverse livestock, including laying hens, broilers, turkeys, and pigs.

    Purpose:

    • To present practical, implementable solutions for improving animal welfare in poultry and pig holdings.
    • To showcase a range of innovative systems and technologies.
    • To provide examples for enhancing animal husbandry practices.

    Summary:

    • Describes an inspection trolley for multi-tier battery cages, alternative housing for laying hens with outdoor access, and improved hen-run designs.
    • Details daylight incidence in broiler houses, automated catching machines, and welfare-focused systems for turkeys (straw-racks, structured pens, outdoor husbandry).
    • Includes kennelled systems for weaners, "Straw-Flow" systems, outdoor areas for fattening pigs, and animal-friendly farrowing pens and sow outdoor systems.

    Impact:

    • Offers tangible improvements for animal well-being in commercial farming.
    • Provides a resource for farmers and veterinarians seeking to implement better welfare practices.
    • Contributes to more sustainable and ethical animal agriculture through practical innovation.

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