Welfare issues have initiated the use of aviary systems. Some farmers use covered or free ranges. Managing flocks proves to be complicated: birds suffer from health problems and high mortality rates abound. This article can also be found at World Poultry Volume 20 number 6. To view the article online simply click on the link below.
Keywords: housing, mortality, free range, aviary, organic, layers, broilers, industry, floor, eggs
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