Journal of Animal Environmental Science (한국축산시설환경학회지)

The Korean Society of Animal Environmental Science & Technology (한국축산환경학회)
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A Review of Welfare Chicken Farming System

복지형 양계시스템에 관한 연구동향

  • Ha, J.J. (College of Animal Life Sciences, Kangwon National University) ;
  • Rhee, Y.J. (College of Animal Life Sciences, Kangwon National University) ;
  • Kim, B.C. (College of Animal Life Sciences, Kangwon National University) ;
  • Ohh, S.J. (College of Animal Life Sciences, Kangwon National University) ;
  • Song, Y.H. (College of Animal Life Sciences, Kangwon National University)
  • 하재정 (강원대학교 동물생명과학대학) ;
  • 이용준 (강원대학교 동물생명과학대학) ;
  • 김병천 (강원대학교 동물생명과학대학) ;
  • 오상집 (강원대학교 동물생명과학대학) ;
  • 송영한 (강원대학교 동물생명과학대학)
  • Received : 2010.08.15
  • Accepted : 2010.11.11
  • Published : 2010.12.30
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Abstract

This review was performed to investigate the current researches on the welfare of rearing environments system in farming chicken, including stocking density, perch, housing system and research trend. The investigation indicated that most of the developed countries took much efforts into making appropriate regulations to improve the welfare of rearing environment about broilers and laying hens, particularly more parts in laying hens. Recently the regulations have varied a lot, to be more detailed than before. Moreover, some regulations give valuable suggestions to improve well-being of poultry industry such as additional facilities. Until now it has been known, the quality of the products will improve and the income of producers will increase along with the improvement of welfare. Therefore the relevant agencies and organizations can strengthen the belief of consumers especially the competition is so fierce today. In conclusion, improvement of poultry welfare should be carried out in the real situation and international trends to create the appropriate rules such as professional consulting and training.

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