The Welfare of Broiler Chickens
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Animal Welfare and Food Safety Aspects of Confining Broiler Chickens to Cages
In most areas of the world, broiler chickens are raised in floor systems, but cage confinement is becoming more common. The welfare of broiler chickens in cages is affected by movement restriction, poor bone strength due to lack of exercise, and prevention of key behavioral patterns such as dustbathing and ground scratching. Cages for broiler chickens also have a long history of causing skin an...
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