Effects of litter and additional enrichment elements on the occurrence of feather pecking in pullets and laying hens – A focused review
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DOI: 10.1002/vms3.184
Abstract: Abstract Severe feather pecking (SFP) is a serious problem in the egg production industry with regard to animal welfare and performance. The multifactorial causes of SFP are discussed in the areas of genetics, feeding, husbandry,… read more here.
Keywords: enrichment; enrichment elements; additional enrichment; feather pecking ... See more keywords
Comparing the behavioural organization of head pecking, severe feather pecking, and gentle feather pecking in domestic turkeys
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DOI: 10.1016/j.applanim.2018.05.005
Abstract: Abstract Detection of behavioural temporal patterns (T-patterns) allows for insight into the organization of behaviours that is not apparent through quantitative analysis of the durations and frequencies of discrete behaviours. In this study, a T-pattern… read more here.
Keywords: head pecking; domestic turkeys; feather pecking; severe feather ... See more keywords
Effect of beak trimming and feather spraying with bitter taste compound on feather pecking and welfare of Muscovy ducks
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DOI: 10.1038/s41598-025-01371-x
Abstract: The current study was conducted to compare the effect of beak trimming and feather spraying with bitter taste compound (almond oil) on feather pecking behavior and duck welfare. A total of 63 healthy male 2-weeks-old… read more here.
Keywords: feather spraying; spraying bitter; beak trimming; trimming feather ... See more keywords
Feather pecking in laying hens housed in free-range or furnished-cage systems on French farms
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DOI: 10.1080/00071668.2019.1639137
Abstract: ABSTRACT 1. Beak trimming is currently used in France to avoid the negative consequences of severe feather pecking (SFP). However, this practice is controversial in terms of animal welfare, and forbidden in some European countries.… read more here.
Keywords: free range; cage; prevalence sfp; feather pecking ... See more keywords
Evaluation of welfare parameters in laying hens on the basis of a Bavarian survey
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DOI: 10.3382/ps/pex156
Abstract: ABSTRACT Health issues like infestation with poultry red mite (Dermanyssus gallinae) and behavioral problems such as feather pecking and cannibalism are reported as current problems on laying hen farms. However, the epidemiological prevalence of these… read more here.
Keywords: system; feather pecking; survey; laying hens ... See more keywords
Effects of Acute Tryptophan Depletion on Repetitive Behavior in Laying Hens
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DOI: 10.3389/fvets.2019.00230
Abstract: Repetitive pecking at the feather cover of other birds (FP) is one of the most important welfare problems in domestic birds. It is not only characterized by motor symptoms, but also by an innate vulnerability… read more here.
Keywords: feather; feather pecking; tryptophan depletion; acute tryptophan ... See more keywords
Identifying feature genes of chickens with different feather pecking tendencies based on three machine learning algorithms and WGCNA
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DOI: 10.3389/fvets.2024.1508397
Abstract: Feather pecking (FP) is a significant welfare concern in poultry, which can result in reduced egg production, deterioration of feather condition, and an increase in mortality rate. This can harm the health of birds and… read more here.
Keywords: three machine; feature genes; machine learning; feather pecking ... See more keywords
Gut Microbial Composition and Predicted Functions Are Not Associated with Feather Pecking and Antagonistic Behavior in Laying Hens
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DOI: 10.3390/life11030235
Abstract: Background: Feather pecking is a well-known problem in layer flocks that causes animal welfare restrictions and contributes to economic losses. Birds’ gut microbiota has been linked to feather pecking. This study aims to characterize the… read more here.
Keywords: associated feather; feather pecking; gut microbial; microbial composition ... See more keywords