Poultry Behaviour and Welfare

Poultry Behaviour & Welfare

Description: This authoritative reference explores poultry behaviour, biology, and welfare in commercially important bird species. It explains key behavioural patterns and examines how housing, management, legislation, and commercial practices influence animal welfare. The book also discusses future developments in poultry welfare and production systems.

Key Features

• Introduces poultry behaviour and welfare principles
• Covers the biology of agricultural bird species
• Explains natural poultry behaviour patterns
• Examines factors affecting animal welfare
• Discusses poultry housing and management
• Explores the relationship between welfare and production
• Examines legislation related to poultry welfare
• Discusses commercial interests and animal needs
• Reviews approaches to improving poultry welfare
• Explores future developments in poultry science
• Provides updated research and revised content
• Suitable for veterinary students and poultry professionals