Improving animal well-being through genetic selection

被引：71

作者：

Muir, WM ^{[1
]}

Craig, JV ^{[1
]}

机构：

[1] Purdue Univ, Dept Anim Sci, W Lafayette, IN 47907 USA

来源：

POULTRY SCIENCE | 1998年 / 77卷 / 12期

关键词：

beak trimming; cannibalism; feather pecking; genetic selection; welfare;

D O I：

10.1093/ps/77.12.1781

中图分类号：

S8 [畜牧、动物医学、狩猎、蚕、蜂];

学科分类号：

0905 ;

摘要：

This paper reviews the possibilities of adapting laying hens to cages by means of genetic selection. By selecting separately for rate of lay and longevity using a kin selection method, a strain of laying hen has been developed that shows much less feather pecking and cannibalism than a control strain, and with no decrease in productivity. This experimental strain enjoys higher level of welfare in cages because it does not require beak trimming.

引用

页码：1781 / 1788

页数：8

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