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http://dx.doi.org/10.11109/JAES.2013.19.1.033

A Farm on Broiler Chickens' Welfare in Korea  

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.)
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Journal of Animal Environmental Science / v.19, no.1, 2013 , pp. 33-38 More about this Journal
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.
Keywords
Animal welfare; Broiler chickens; Certification; Facilities; Stocking density;
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