Pasture-based systems for poultry production: implications and perspectives

被引:60
作者
Sossidou, E. N. [1 ]
Dal Bosco, A. [2 ]
Elson, H. A. [3 ]
Fontes, C. M. G. A. [4 ]
机构
[1] Natl Agr Res Fdn NAGREF, Vet Res Inst, Thessaloniki, Greece
[2] Univ Perugia, Dept Appl Biol, I-06121 Perugia, Italy
[3] ADAS Gleadthorpe, Nottingham NG20 9PF, England
[4] Polo Univ Alto Ajuda, Fac Vet Med, CIISA, P-1300477 Lisbon, Portugal
关键词
pastured poultry; welfare; genetics; management; sustainability; FEATHER PECKING BEHAVIOR; EGG-PRODUCTION SYSTEMS; LAYING HENS; BROILER-CHICKENS; RANGE; WELFARE; HERITABILITY; PERFORMANCE; PREDICTOR; CAGE;
D O I
10.1017/S0043933911000043
中图分类号
S8 [畜牧、 动物医学、狩猎、蚕、蜂];
学科分类号
0905 ;
摘要
The use of pasture-based systems for poultry production is growing due to consumer demand for specialty 'natural' and 'welfare-friendly' meat and eggs. This paper discusses the various meanings of the term 'pastured poultry' and defines the different pasture-based poultry production systems. Considerations of poultry welfare standards provided through the specific system are also discussed. Production topics such as poultry genetics, outdoor access and pasture management are presented together with potential problems. Finally, various aspects of sustainability are analysed to estimate the environmental, economical and social benefits promoted by the pasture-based poultry production systems.
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页码:47 / 58
页数:12
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