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UC Davis - University of California
Occupation: Research
Research in my laboratory focuses on the assessment and improvement of animal welfare. I am particularly interested in developing environmental enrichment strategies for small laboratory animals (rodents, rabbits) and captive/domesticated birds. In addition, I conduct behavioral research on poultry (chickens, quail, ducks) directed toward improving aspects of their housing, handling, and management.
Location: California, United States
This member gave a presentation on January 30, 2018
At the following event:
IPPE - International Production & Processing Expo 2018
Article published the May 30, 2015
INTRODUCTIONThe majority (approximately 95%) of laying-hen houses in the United States use conventional cage (CC) systems. However, concerns have been increasing about CC systems in connection with animal welfare. Some states have passed regulations that require significant increases in hens’ space allocations (e.g., California Proposition 2) or phasing out CC systems (e.g., Michigan) and tr ...
This member gave a presentation on July 15, 2014
At the following event:
2014 Poultry Science Association Annual Meeting
This member had joined Engormix
May 29, 2014