Essays about: "organic broiler production"

Showing result 1 - 5 of 14 essays containing the words organic broiler production.

  1. 1. Health and welfare observation in new broiler hydrids in Sweden

    University essay from SLU/Dept. of Animal Environment and Health

    Author : Abdul Kader Alhamed; [2022]
    Keywords : Slow growing; Rowan Ranger; Hubbard; Organic; Welfare quality; Innovation;

    Abstract : The stronger demand from consumers and welfare society to introduce new breeds that fit for higher welfare and better sustainability has been a strong factor to start introducing new breeds to the Swedish market and to meet these strong demands. Two breeds has been chosen as interesting breeds to be studied in the Swedish market. READ MORE

  3. 2. The broiler production systems of Sweden and the United States : a comparison of the processing systems andhealth and welfare programs

    University essay from SLU/Department of Molecular Sciences

    Author : DenaMarie Bengtsson; [2021]
    Keywords : animal welfare; antibiotics; automation in poultry production; breeders; broilers; conventional broilers; feed; hatcheries; organic broilers; poultry production; poultry slaughter; poultry vaccines;

    Abstract : The aim of this thesis was to research broiler production in Sweden and the United States and to evaluate their processing systems as well as their health and welfare regulations. Sweden produces 110 million broilers a year and the United States produces 9 billion broilers a year. READ MORE

  4. 3. ESBL hos livsmedelsproducerande djur : riskfaktorer och förebyggande åtgärder

    University essay from SLU/Dept. of Biomedical Sciences and Veterinary Public Health

    Author : Rebecka Albinsson; [2018]
    Keywords : ESBL; ; antibiotikaresistens; E. coli; livsmedelsproducerande djur;

    Abstract : Antibiotika är ett av de viktigaste läkemedlen i dagens sjukvård, men dessvärre ses en allt mer utbredd resistensutveckling. En typ av antibiotikaresistenta bakterier är ESBL-producerande bakterier. READ MORE

  5. 4. Perching behaviour and disturbance during sleep in three hybrids of broiler chicken (Gallus gallus domesticus)

    University essay from SLU/Dept. of Animal Environment and Health

    Author : Maja Wedin; [2016]
    Keywords : broiler chicken; perching; sleeping behaviour; welfare; hybrids; organic production;

    Abstract : The aim of broiler chicken production is to breed chickens with high growth rate and muscle/bone ratio. However, this selection has affected the physiology of the broilers and as a result broilers display a physique that inhibits them in executing behaviours that they are motivated to perform. READ MORE

  6. 5. Comparison of behaviour and health of two broiler hybrids with different growth rates

    University essay from SLU/Dept. of Animal Environment and Health

    Author : Sofia Wilhelmsson; [2016]
    Keywords : Broiler; chicken; welfare; health; behaviour; gait; fear; perching; dustbathing;

    Abstract : Until recently fast growing broiler hybrids have been used exclusively in both conventional and organic broiler production in Sweden. This study aimed to quantify differences in behaviour and health between a fast growing hybrid (Ross 308) and a slower growing hybrid (Rowan Ranger). READ MORE