Journal of Animal Environmental Science (한국축산시설환경학회지)

The Korean Society of Animal Environmental Science & Technology (한국축산환경학회)
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A Farm on Broiler Chickens' Welfare in Korea

동물복지 관련 육계농가 실태조사

  • Cheon, Si-Nae (National Institute of Animal Science, R.D.A.) ;
  • Lee, Jun-Yeob (National Institute of Animal Science, R.D.A.) ;
  • Choi, Yang-Ho (Division of Applied Life Science, Gyeongsang National University) ;
  • Park, Kyu-Hyun (Department of Animal Life System, Kangwon National University) ;
  • Kim, Doo-Hwan (Department of Animal Resources Technology, Gyeongnam National University of Science and Technology) ;
  • Song, Jun-Ik (Department of Animal Science, Cheonan yonam College) ;
  • Jeon, Jung-Hwan (National Institute of Animal Science, R.D.A.)
  • 천시내 (농촌진흥청 국립축산과학원 축산환경과) ;
  • 이준엽 (농촌진흥청 국립축산과학원 축산환경과) ;
  • 최양호 (경상대학교 대학원 응용생명과학부) ;
  • 박규현 (강원대학교 동물생명시스템학과) ;
  • 김두환 (경남과학기술대학교 동물소재공학과) ;
  • 송준익 (천안연암대학 축산계열) ;
  • 전중환 (농촌진흥청 국립축산과학원 축산환경과)
  • Received : 2013.08.26
  • Accepted : 2013.09.20
  • Published : 2013.09.30
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Abstract

We conducted investigations of the information and welfare of broiler chickens in Korea. The livestock housing of all broiler chicken farms were windowless type, bell feeder and nipple waterer were used, and stocking density was relatively higher (ranging from 18.2 $birds/m^2$ to 24.2 $birds/m^2$) than RSPCA's welfare standards for chicken hens (less than 19 $birds/m^2$). The ratios of sandwich panel, urethane form, slate, and steel plate in roofing materials were 61%, 21%, 13%, and 5%, respectively. The ratios of sandwich panel, urethane form, brick, and steel plate in wall materials were 61%, 21%, 13%, and 5%, respectively. The ratios of soil and concrete in flooring materials were 10% and 90%. The mist spray, fan, and cooling pad in cooling facilities were 42%, 32%, and 26%, respectively. Thus we believe that present data contribute to develop the animal welfare certification for broiler chickens and to improve animal welfare in Korea.

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