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Technology and Poultry Welfare.
Neila Ben Sassi1, Xavier Averós2, Inma Estevez3,4
1Neiker Tecnalia, Arkaute Agrifood Campus, 01080 Vitoria-Gasteiz, Spain. nbsassi@ikt.es.
Technological advancements offer new ways to monitor poultry welfare and health in real-time. These innovations can help detect welfare risks, improve flock management, and enhance sustainability in commercial poultry farming.
Area of Science:
- Animal Science
- Agricultural Technology
- Veterinary Medicine
Background:
- Assessing animal welfare in large commercial poultry flocks presents significant challenges.
- Consumer demands and sustainability goals necessitate effective welfare monitoring.
- Current methods for welfare assessment are often difficult to implement at scale.
Approach:
- Review of recent technological developments applicable to poultry welfare.
- Focus on innovations for broiler chickens and laying hens.
- Discussion of sensors, imaging, and infrared technologies.
Key Points:
- Sensors can monitor farm environment, bird movement, and physiological parameters.
- Imaging technologies like optical flow can detect gait issues and feather pecking.
- Infrared technology aids in evaluating thermoregulation and metabolic changes.
Conclusions:
- These technologies hold potential for commercial-level implementation.
- Improved welfare monitoring can optimize flock management and resource efficiency.
- Enhanced welfare practices contribute to the long-term sustainability of poultry farming.
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