Naslov
Dobrobit purana u intenzivnoj proizvodnji
(Welfare of turkeys in intensive production)

Autori
Ostović, Mario ; Pavičić, Željko ; Tofant, Alenka ; Balenović, Tomislav ; Ekert Kabalin, Anamaria ; Menčik, Sven

Izvornik
Stočarstvo : časopis za unapređenje stočarstva (0351-0832) 63 (2009), 2; 113-119

Vrsta, podvrsta i kategorija rada
Radovi u časopisima, izlaganje sa znanstvenog skupa, stručni

Ključne riječi
purani; dobrobit; intenzivna proizvodnja
(turkeys; welfare; intensive production)

Sažetak
Within the conditions of intensive rearing, of which the main goal is high productivity, certain turkeys' needs, important in the welfare context, cannot be satisfied. Genetic selection for rapid growth and higher body weight has resulted in many health problems, for instance problems of the locomotory and cardiovascular system. Besides, a high stocking density per housing space unit in farm rearing causes poor air quality, cannibalism as well as lower possibility of animal inspection. Furthermore, routine procedures like cathing, transporting and slaughtering represent major welfare problems for turkeys. With the aim to prevent cannibalism, turkeys are raised at low light intensity or/and beak trimming is conducted, which also raises question about animal welfare. Poor welfare of breeding birds is also manifested in restrictive feeding programs, with the purpose of controlling of their body weight. The above mentioned reasons of poor welfare in intensive turkey production prove the need of modification of certain production practices as well as environmental enrichment.

Izvorni jezik
Hrvatski

Znanstvena područja
Veterinarska medicina

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