Jove
Visualize
Contact Us
JoVE
x logofacebook logolinkedin logoyoutube logo
ABOUT JoVE
OverviewLeadershipBlogJoVE Help Center
AUTHORS
Publishing ProcessEditorial BoardScope & PoliciesPeer ReviewFAQSubmit
LIBRARIANS
TestimonialsSubscriptionsAccessResourcesLibrary Advisory BoardFAQ
RESEARCH
JoVE JournalMethods CollectionsJoVE Encyclopedia of ExperimentsArchive
EDUCATION
JoVE CoreJoVE BusinessJoVE Science EducationJoVE Lab ManualFaculty Resource CenterFaculty Site
Terms & Conditions of Use
Privacy Policy
Policies

Related Concept Videos

Parental Care00:55

Parental Care

11.8K
Many animals exhibit parental care behavior, including feeding, grooming, and protecting young offspring. Parental care is universal in mammals and birds, which often have young that are born relatively helpless. Several species of insects and fish, as well as some amphibians, also care for their young.
11.8K

You might also read

Related Articles

Articles linked to this work by shared authors, journal, and citation graph.

Sort by
Same author

Imaging of the Equine Abdomen Using Point of Care Ultrasound (POCUS)-A Resource for the Equine Practitioner.

Animals : an open access journal from MDPI·2026
Same author

Electroencephalographic assessment of pneumatic penetrating captive-bolt stunning of donkeys <i>(Equus asinus)</i>.

Animal welfare (South Mimms, England)·2026
Same author

Temporal dynamics and intra-farm variability of animal welfare indicators in fattening pigs.

Frontiers in veterinary science·2026
Same author

How to Apply Positive-Reinforcement-Based Training for Self-Loading and Self-Unloading in Dromedary Camels.

Animals : an open access journal from MDPI·2026
Same author

National definitions and legal requirements for biosecurity on small-scale livestock farms in Europe.

Preventive veterinary medicine·2026
Same author

The use of Diathermic Syncope® for stunning cattle.

EFSA journal. European Food Safety Authority·2026

Related Experiment Video

Updated: Aug 9, 2025

Production of Germ-Free Fast-Growing Broilers from a Commercial Line for Microbiota Studies
05:51

Production of Germ-Free Fast-Growing Broilers from a Commercial Line for Microbiota Studies

Published on: June 18, 2020

3.2K

Welfare of broilers on farm.

, Søren Saxmose Nielsen, Julio Alvarez

    EFSA Journal. European Food Safety Authority
    |February 24, 2023
    PubMed
    Summary

    This study identifies 19 welfare consequences (WCs) for domestic fowl (Gallus gallus) in meat production. It details animal-based measures (ABMs) and provides recommendations for improving broiler welfare and husbandry systems.

    Keywords:
    animal‐based measuresbroilersend the cage agehusbandry systemsmutilationson farm welfarewelfare consequences

    More Related Videos

    In Ovo Feeding of Commercial Broiler Eggs: An Accurate and Reproducible Method to Affect Muscle Development and Growth
    06:38

    In Ovo Feeding of Commercial Broiler Eggs: An Accurate and Reproducible Method to Affect Muscle Development and Growth

    Published on: September 20, 2021

    2.5K
    Evaluation of Auditory Brainstem Response in Chicken Hatchlings
    09:32

    Evaluation of Auditory Brainstem Response in Chicken Hatchlings

    Published on: April 1, 2022

    3.1K

    Related Experiment Videos

    Last Updated: Aug 9, 2025

    Production of Germ-Free Fast-Growing Broilers from a Commercial Line for Microbiota Studies
    05:51

    Production of Germ-Free Fast-Growing Broilers from a Commercial Line for Microbiota Studies

    Published on: June 18, 2020

    3.2K
    In Ovo Feeding of Commercial Broiler Eggs: An Accurate and Reproducible Method to Affect Muscle Development and Growth
    06:38

    In Ovo Feeding of Commercial Broiler Eggs: An Accurate and Reproducible Method to Affect Muscle Development and Growth

    Published on: September 20, 2021

    2.5K
    Evaluation of Auditory Brainstem Response in Chicken Hatchlings
    09:32

    Evaluation of Auditory Brainstem Response in Chicken Hatchlings

    Published on: April 1, 2022

    3.1K

    Area of Science:

    • Animal Welfare Science
    • Poultry Science
    • Veterinary Medicine

    Background:

    • The European Union (EU) currently utilizes various husbandry systems for domestic fowl (Gallus gallus) production.
    • Assessing and improving the welfare of broiler chickens, broiler breeders, and day-old chicks is crucial.

    Purpose of the Study:

    • To identify and describe key welfare consequences (WCs) affecting domestic fowl in meat production.
    • To detail animal-based measures (ABMs) for identifying these WCs and propose preventative/mitigation strategies.
    • To provide recommendations for husbandry practices, genetic selection, and environmental parameters to enhance broiler welfare.

    Main Methods:

    • Identification of 19 highly relevant welfare consequences (WCs) based on severity, duration, and frequency.
    • Description of animal-based measures (ABMs) for assessing WCs.
    • Analysis of hazards within different husbandry systems and corresponding mitigation measures.
    • Development of recommendations for quantitative/qualitative criteria and minimal enclosure requirements.

    Main Results:

    • Nineteen critical welfare consequences were identified, including bone lesions, stress (cold, heat, group, handling, isolation, predation), gastro-enteric disorders, and issues with behavior, movement, and basic needs (hunger, thirst).
    • Specific hazards and corresponding ABMs were detailed for various husbandry systems.
    • Recommendations cover genetic selection, environmental factors (temperature, light, air quality), feed/water management, housing (cages, stocking density, group size), and mutilations (beak trimming, de-toeing, comb dubbing).

    Conclusions:

    • Comprehensive assessment of broiler welfare requires considering multiple welfare consequences and utilizing appropriate animal-based measures.
    • Implementing recommended husbandry practices, environmental controls, and specific housing requirements can significantly improve the welfare of domestic fowl.
    • Proposed slaughter monitoring indicators (mortality, wounds, carcass condemnation, footpad dermatitis) can help assess on-farm welfare outcomes.