Feeding forage in poultry: a promising alternative for the future of production systems
The present review discusses the existing research findings on the nutritional impact of
forages in poultry diet and the significance of forages in sustainable poultry production …
forages in poultry diet and the significance of forages in sustainable poultry production …
Do free-range systems have potential to improve broiler welfare in the tropics?
Much research has been conducted to mitigate the impact of conventional production
systems on broilers welfare, but nearly all of these studies are based on the development of …
systems on broilers welfare, but nearly all of these studies are based on the development of …
Cultivation, processing and nutritional aspects for pigs and poultry of European protein sources as alternatives for imported soybean products
MM Van Krimpen, P Bikker, IM Van der Meer… - 2013 - orgprints.org
In this study, the conditions are described for successfully cultivation, processing and
applying alternative protein sources in (organic) pig and poultry diets under European …
applying alternative protein sources in (organic) pig and poultry diets under European …
Assessing the sustainability of different poultry production systems: A multicriteria approach
The aim of this study was to assess the sustainability of three different poultry production
systems, in order to evaluate their suitability to address human food need, as well as their …
systems, in order to evaluate their suitability to address human food need, as well as their …
[HTML][HTML] Effects of free-range access on production parameters and meat quality, composition and taste in slow-growing broiler chickens
Demand for meat from free-range broiler chickens is increasing in several countries.
Consumers are motivated by better animal welfare and other product attributes such as …
Consumers are motivated by better animal welfare and other product attributes such as …
Combining livestock and tree crops to improve sustainability in agriculture: a case study using the Life Cycle Assessment (LCA) approach
Agriculture contributes significantly to GHG emissions and global warming and reducing its
environmental impact is fundamental for global sustainability. Extensive rearing systems for …
environmental impact is fundamental for global sustainability. Extensive rearing systems for …
Effect of free-range access, shelter type and weather conditions on free-range use and welfare of slow-growing broiler chickens
Free-range access for broiler chickens can benefit animal welfare because the birds have
access to a more natural environment and more opportunities to perform natural behaviours …
access to a more natural environment and more opportunities to perform natural behaviours …
[HTML][HTML] Effect of range enrichment on performance, behavior, and forage intake of free-range chickens
The aim of the present study was to analyze the effect of range enrichment (trees or tall
grass stand) on the performance and herbage intake of free-range chicken. This trial was …
grass stand) on the performance and herbage intake of free-range chicken. This trial was …
Frequent range visits further from the shed relate positively to free-range broiler chicken welfare
PS Taylor, PH Hemsworth, PJ Groves… - Animal, 2020 - cambridge.org
Little is known about the implications of accessing an outdoor range for broiler chicken
welfare, particularly in relation to the distance ranged from the shed. Therefore, we …
welfare, particularly in relation to the distance ranged from the shed. Therefore, we …
[HTML][HTML] Effect of outdoor structural enrichments on the performance, use of range area, and behavior of organic meat chickens
Chickens provided with outdoor access often do not fully use the range area. Natural cover,
such as trees, can provide shelter and increase range use, but may not be practical for use …
such as trees, can provide shelter and increase range use, but may not be practical for use …