Welfare of the Laying Hen

Welfare of the Laying Hen

This book examines the welfare of egg-laying hens, addressing major concerns surrounding housing systems, behavior, health, environmental conditions, handling, transport, and slaughter. It brings together research on the scientific, industry, legislative, and consumer perspectives of laying-hen welfare.

Key Features

• Comprehensive coverage of laying-hen welfare
• Discusses battery cages, space requirements, and free-range systems
• Covers behavior, perception, and cognition
• Addresses health and disease concerns
• Explores the effects of housing and environmental conditions
• Discusses stockmanship, handling, transport, and slaughter
• Examines consumer and producer perspectives
• Relevant to poultry science, animal welfare, and applied animal behavior