Measuring and Auditing Broiler Welfare

Broiler Welfare Assessment

A practical reference on scientifically based methods for measuring and auditing the welfare of broiler chickens. It examines welfare assessment on farms, during transportation, and before slaughter, bringing together research and expertise from academia and industry. The book also explores food assurance standards, marketing considerations, and future developments such as automated welfare monitoring.

Key Features

• Explains broiler welfare assessment methods
• Covers scientific approaches to welfare measurement
• Discusses on-farm welfare auditing
• Examines welfare during poultry transportation
• Covers welfare assessment before slaughter
• Explores animal welfare standards and assurance schemes
• Presents research from international experts
• Addresses practical poultry industry challenges
• Discusses marketing and food assurance issues
• Explores automation in welfare monitoring
• Highlights future developments in broiler welfare
• Useful for poultry veterinarians and welfare researchers
• Supports poultry producers and industry professionals
• Relevant to animal science students and researchers