Poultry management: Want to reduce feather pecking?
Published: December 7, 2007
Summary
Financial losses caused by feather pecking are difficult to evaluate, but figures show that 55% of producers with non-caged birds report signs of feather pecking by the end of lay, says Professor Christine Nicol of Bristol University. However, having studied the subject for some years, she believes the figure may be as high as 80%. "The economic effects have not been fully recognised by industry...
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Phytobiotics
26 de septiembre de 2013
it is demostrated that fiber insuficienty also causes feather pecking
Best Regards
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Zoetis
21 de enero de 2022
Please highlight on causes and solution vent pecking during late laying period in broiler breeders.
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