Poultry Handling and Welfare

These flashcards cover the key concepts, practices, and welfare assessments related to poultry handling.

What are some important poultry body parts to consider in handling?

Beak, Wattle, Comb, Eye, Earlobe, Back, Wing, Breast, Thigh, Hock, Tail, Vent, Shank, Toe.

What situations require handling or touching poultry?

Health checks, welfare assessments, and harvest of birds.

What are the advantages of cage systems for poultry?

Better ventilation and environment management, protection from predators, separation from manure, efficient production, and cheaper products.

What are the disadvantages of cage systems for poultry?

Limited living space and limited enrichments.

What are welfare concerns specific to broiler chickens?

Stocking density, walking ability, lighting conditions, and environmental enrichment.

Name one of the five steps in the Global Animal Partnership Animal Welfare Program.

Outdoor Access, Pasture Raised, Animal Welfare Certified, Enriched Environment, or Animal Centered.

What is an important principle of welfare assessment for chickens?

Good feeding & drinking, good housing, good health, appropriate behavior.

What does the welfare criterion 'absence of prolonged hunger' entail?

It measures the percentage of emaciated birds at slaughter.

What is the formula used to measure the absence of hunger in poultry?

I = 6.5 - rac{p}{6.5} imes 100 , where p is the number of emaciated birds.

What does the litter quality assessment measure?

Litter quality is assessed on a scale from 0 (completely dry) to 4 (wet and sticky).

What are some welfare measures assessed during poultry welfare assessment?

Drinker space, plumage cleanliness, litter quality, nesting conditions, dust levels, panting, huddling, and more.

What is the maximum transport time established for poultry welfare?

6 hours.

What factors determine stocking density in poultry?

Average body weight (BW), total number of birds (n) in the house, and total available area (A).

What is used to assess plumage cleanliness in poultry?

A scale from perfect cleanliness (0) to severe dirtiness (3), used to calculate welfare scores.

Explain what constitutes a 'farm welfare category' in poultry management.

Categories based on principal scores; Excellent, Enhanced, Acceptable, and Not Classified.