Title: General principles of stress and well-being.
Abstract: Although many of the examples in this chapter have come from research conducted with the chicken, the authors' experimental animal, the implications are relevant to all forms of livestock and poultry that are husbanded in flocks and herds. In our opinion, the most important factor affecting the well-being of livestock and poultry is their relationship with their human associates. Kind care (socialization) has many well-being and production benefits. Socialized animals are easier to work with, have enhanced productivity, are more adaptable to adverse environments, are more resistant to diseases and develop better immunity. These factors make genetic selection easier. The responses of individuals within groups are also more uniform, thus reducing the number of animals needed for research. Further, socialization can be applied to large and small groups of animals as well as intensive and extensive production systems.
Publication Year: 2014
Publication Date: 2014-01-01
Language: en
Type: book-chapter
Indexed In: ['crossref']
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