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Behaviour and welfare.

C J Savory¹, B O Hughes

¹West Linton, Peeblesshire, Borders, Formerly, Scottish Agricultural College, Edinburgh, UK. jandesavory@hotmail.com

British Poultry Science

|August 17, 2010

Summary

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This review highlights key research in poultry behavior and welfare published over 50 years in British Poultry Science. It covers topics from embryonic development to welfare issues in commercial poultry production.

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Area of Science:

Animal Science
Veterinary Science
Ethology

Background:

British Poultry Science has published significant research on poultry behavior and welfare for 50 years.
A curated selection of papers reflects the journal's contributions to the field.

Purpose of the Study:

To identify and present representative papers showcasing advancements in poultry behavior and welfare.
To provide an overview of key research areas covered by the journal from 1960 to 2009.

Main Methods:

Selection of 8 papers from Volumes 1-25 (1960-1984) by John Savory.
Selection of 11 papers from Volumes 26-50 (1985-2009) by Barry Hughes.
Papers cover diverse topics including embryonic responses, feather pecking, cage preferences, lameness, myopathy, bone integrity, furnished cages, human-bird interaction, and stocking density.

Main Results:

The selected papers represent significant contributions to understanding poultry behavior and welfare.
Key research areas span from fundamental embryonic responses to applied welfare challenges in commercial settings.

Conclusions:

The journal has consistently published impactful research on poultry behavior and welfare.
This selection offers insights into the evolution of knowledge and understanding in the field over five decades.