Fowl

The effects of environmental enrichment and intermittent lighting on the behaviour and welfare of male domestic turkeys

Feather-pecking and cannibalism was virtually eliminated in group-housed turkeys by providing them with straw to peck at, UV light and vertical boards.

Year Published: 1999Topics: Abnormal/Problematic Behavior, Environmental Enrichment, Husbandry & ManagementAnimal Type: Bird, Fowl

Citation: Sherwin, C. M., Lewis, P. D., Perry, G. C. 1999. The effects of environmental enrichment and intermittent lighting on the behaviour and welfare of male domestic turkeys. Applied Animal Behaviour Science 62, 319-333.

The benefits of housing Japanese quail (Coturnix coturnix japonica) in bedded cages versus conventional, farm-type, wire bottom cages*

Environmental enrichment failed to reduce aggression and feather picking. ... Since moving the quail to the solid bottom cages [with bedding], we have seen a decrease in the frequency and severity of feather picking resulting in a lower mortality rate....

Year Published: 2001Topics: HousingAnimal Type: Bird, Fowl

Citation: Weterrings. I. M., Guajardo, C., Baer, J. 2001. The benefits of housing Japanese quail (Coturnix coturnix japonica) in bedded cages versus conventional, farm-type, wire bottom cages*. American Association for Laboratory Animal Science [AALAS] Meeting Official Program, 99-100 (Abstract).

Using artificial cover to reduce aggression and disturbances in domestic fowl

Differential use of space by domestic fowl may contribute to unnecessary aggressive interactions and disturbances among birds. Greater use of space near pen walls results in aggregations of birds around peripheral regions, leaving central areas unoccupied. ... Vertical panels, constructed...

Year Published: 2002Animal Type: Bird, Chicken, Fowl

Citation: Cornetto, T., Estevez, I., Douglas, L. W. 2002. Using artificial cover to reduce aggression and disturbances in domestic fowl. Applied Animal Behaviour Science 75, 325-336.

The differential effects of four types of environmental enrichment on the activity budgets, fearfulness, and social proximity preference of Japanese quail

Foraging enrichment had the most positive behavioural effects while social housing had some negative effects.

Year Published: 2005Topics: Environmental EnrichmentAnimal Type: Bird, Fowl

Citation: Miller, K. A., Mench, J. A. 2005. The differential effects of four types of environmental enrichment on the activity budgets, fearfulness, and social proximity preference of Japanese quail . Applied Animal Behaviour Science 95, 169-187.

Suitable housing for Japanes quail (Coturnix japonica)

The female quail live compatibly together compared to co-housed males, where fighting injuries were common.

Year Published: 2007Animal Type: Bird, Fowl

Citation: Patterson, M., Lofgren, J., Gaudio, K. 2007. Suitable housing for Japanes quail (Coturnix japonica). American Association for Laboratory Animal Science [AALAS] Meeting Official Program, 46 (Abstract).

CCAC guidelines on: the care and use of farm animals in research, teaching and testing

These guidelines aim to provide information for investigators, animal care committees, facility managers and animal care staff that will assist in improving both the care given to farm animals and the manner in which experimental procedures are carried out. The...

Year Published: 2009Topics: Regulations & Ethical ReviewAnimal Type: Cattle, Chicken, Equine, Fowl, Goat, Pig, Sheep

Citation: Canadian Council on Animal Care. 2009. CCAC guidelines on: the care and use of farm animals in research, teaching and testing. Ottawa, Canada.

Farm Animal Welfare in Great Britain: Past, Present and Future

The Council has examined the effectiveness of British policy on farm animal welfare since 1965 and sets out a strategy that will lead to steady improvements in welfare over the next 20 years. Proposals are made for Government and commercial...

Year Published: 2009Animal Type: All/General, Bird, Cattle, Chicken, Equine, Fowl, Pig, Sheep

Citation: Farm Animal Welfare Council 2009. Farm Animal Welfare in Great Britain: Past, Present and Future. Farm Animal Welfare Council, London, UK.

Friends with benefits: Social support and its relevance for farm animal welfare

Despite growing interest in promoting positive welfare, rather than just alleviating poor welfare, potential measures of good welfare, and means to provide it, have remained elusive. In humans social support improves stress-coping abilities, health, and promotes positive psychological welfare. Therefore,...

Year Published: 2012Topics: Natural Behavior, Social Housing & CompanionshipAnimal Type: Cattle, Chicken, Equine, Fowl, Goat, Pig, Sheep

Citation: Rault, J.-L. 2012. Friends with benefits: Social support and its relevance for farm animal welfare. Applied Animal Behaviour Science 136(1), 1-14.

The effects of music on animal physiology, behavior and welfare

Physiological and psychological effects of listening to music have been documented in humans. The changes in physiology, cognition and brain chemistry and morphology induced by music have been studied in animal models, providing evidence that music may affect animals similarly...

Year Published: 2013Topics: Environmental EnrichmentAnimal Type: All/General, Baboon, Bird, Capuchin, Cattle, Chicken, Chimpanzee, Fish, Fowl, Lemur, Macaque, Marmoset, Mouse, Nonhuman Primate, Other Fish, Other Nonhuman Primate, Owl Monkey, Pig, Rat, Rodent, Squirrel Monkey, Vervet (African Green Monkey)

Citation: Alworth, L. C., Buerkle, S. C. 2013. The effects of music on animal physiology, behavior and welfare. Lab Animal 42(2), 54-61.

Behavioral ethogram as a health assessment tool in a feline vaccine study

For infectious disease studies, assessment of feline health is traditionally limited to metrics such as body temperature (BT), change in body weight (BW), and clinical signs (CS). Recently, behavioral ethograms designed for assessment of rabbits and rodents were demonstrated to...

Year Published: 2014Topics: Welfare AssessmentAnimal Type: Baboon, Bird, Capuchin, Cat, Cattle, Chicken, Chimpanzee, Dog, Fowl, Gerbil, Goat, Guinea Pig, Hamster, Lemur, Macaque, Marmoset, Mink, Mouse, Other Nonhuman Primate, Owl Monkey, Rabbit, Rat, Rodent, Sheep, Squirrel Monkey, Vervet (African Green Monkey)

Citation: Burlingame, L. A., Na, J., Dunbar, M. et al. 2014. Behavioral ethogram as a health assessment tool in a feline vaccine study. American Association for Laboratory Animal Science [AALAS] Meeting Official Program, 610. (Abstract #P227).