Honig Hen, Haron Amit, Plitman Liran, Lokshtanov Dmitry, Shinder Dmitry, Nagar Sagit, Goshen Tamir, Druyan Shelly
Veterinary Services, Ministry of Agriculture and Rural Affairs, Beit Dagan 5025001, Israel.
Institute of Animal Science, Agricultural Research Organization, Volcani Center, HaMaccabim Road, Rishon Le Zion 7528809, Israel.
Animals (Basel). 2024 Jun 2;14(11):1665. doi: 10.3390/ani14111665.
This study compares the effects of modern colony cage systems and traditional floor systems on the production and welfare of broiler chickens. Through two trials spanning 35 days each, we evaluated various physiological parameters, including growth performance, bone health, stress responses, and meat quality. Colony cages demonstrated superior thermal regulation and growth performance compared to traditional floor systems, but also exhibited higher frequencies of leg deformity and reduced standing ability. Conversely, the broilers in traditional floor systems experienced heat stress-related challenges, impacting the meat quality. Our findings underscore the need to balance productivity with animal welfare in broiler farming practices. By understanding the distinct impacts of different housing systems, we can work towards improving broiler rearing methods to ensure optimal welfare and production outcomes.
本研究比较了现代群体笼养系统和传统地面饲养系统对肉鸡生产性能和福利的影响。通过两项各为期35天的试验，我们评估了各种生理参数，包括生长性能、骨骼健康、应激反应和肉质。与传统地面饲养系统相比，群体笼养表现出更好的热调节能力和生长性能，但腿部畸形的发生率也更高，站立能力下降。相反，传统地面饲养系统中的肉鸡面临与热应激相关的挑战，影响了肉质。我们的研究结果强调了在肉鸡养殖实践中平衡生产力与动物福利的必要性。通过了解不同饲养系统的独特影响，我们可以努力改进肉鸡饲养方法，以确保最佳的福利和生产结果。
