The avian beak is a multipurpose organ playing a vital role in a variety of functions, including
feeding, drinking, playing, gras** objects, mating, nesting, preening and defence against …

This study aimed to explain the sex determination of the autochthonous dog Deltari Ilir with
both morphometric and geometric analysis methods. For this purpose, 24 Deltari Ilir dog …

Freshwater fauna is facing an uphill task for survival in the Ganga Basin, India, due to a
range of factors causing habitat degradation and fragmentation, necessitating conservation …

Injurious pecking is one of the main welfare issues in fattening turkey husbandry. Birds
pecked by conspecifics can suffer from serious injuries that may even lead to the death of …

Beak shape varies considerably within and between intact-beak laying hens, and aspects of
beak shape appear to be heritable. As an alternative to beak treatment (an effective method …

Selective breeding over centuries has led to the emergence of numerous pigeon breeds
from the single species Columba livia, showcasing unparalleled phenotypic diversity. In …

Here, we present a protocol to quantify bird nest morphology via image analyses. We
describe steps for collecting linear size measurements, placing geometric landmarks, and …

Outbreaks of severe feather pecking continue to be a serious welfare and economic concern
for the poultry industry, particularly within the egg sector. Increasing consumer awareness of …

Traditionally, morphological characters are widely used to distinguish between interspecies
and intraspecies. In addition to the size of morphological characters, shape has also been …

Simple Summary Environmental enrichment is widely seen as an improvement to animal
welfare, and in modern laying hen husbandry a variety of enrichment materials are used. In …