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Author:   Dr Nienke van Staaveren (University of Guelph) ,  Dr Alexandra Harlander (University of Guelph) ,  Dr Dorothy McKeegan (Institute of Biodiversity, Animal Health and Comparative Medicine, University of Glasgow (United Kingdom)) ,  Dr Thea van Niekerk (Wageningen University)
Publisher:   Burleigh Dodds Science Publishing Limited
Imprint:   Burleigh Dodds Science Publishing Limited
Volume:   15
Dimensions:   Width: 15.20cm , Height: 0.50cm , Length: 22.90cm
Weight:   0.130kg
ISBN:  

9781801460149

ISBN 10:   1801460140
Pages:   86
Publication Date:   26 January 2021
Audience:   College/higher education ,  Professional and scholarly ,  Tertiary & Higher Education ,  Professional & Vocational
Format:   Paperback
Publisher's Status:   Active
Availability:   In Print  
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Chapter 1 - Cause and prevention of injurious pecking in chickens: Nienke van Staaveren and Alexandra Harlander, University of Guelph, Canada; 1 Introduction2 Identifying the underlying causes of injurious pecking3 Practical attempts and management strategies to reduce injurious pecking4 Conclusion5 Future trends in research6 Where to look for further information7 References Chapter 2 - Beak trimming of laying hens: welfare costs and benefits: Dorothy McKeegan, University of Glasgow, UK; 1 Introduction2 Feather pecking and cannibalism3 The welfare impact of beak trimming4 Effects of beak trimming on injurious pecking and production5 Alternative strategies to reduce the need for beak trimming6 Conclusions and future directions for research7 Where to look for further information8 References Chapter 3 - Managing laying hen flocks with intact beaks: Thea van Niekerk, Wageningen Livestock Research, The Netherlands; 1 Introduction2 Types of feather pecking3 The origin of feather pecking behaviour4 Prevention of feather pecking: rearing conditions5 Prevention of feather pecking: laying period6 Summary7 Future trends in research8 Where to look for further information9 References

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