Poultry welfare monitoring: wearable technologies

Title
Poultry welfare monitoring: wearable technologies
Publication Date
2020-09-28
Author(s)
Campbell, Dana L M
Erasmus, Marisa A
Editor
Editor(s): Christine Nicol
Abstract
Digital version of the chapter has page numbers 1-27, but the table of contents indicates pp. 149-176. Cited the page numbers from the digital version.
Type of document
Book Chapter
Language
en
Entity Type
Publication
Publisher
Burleigh Dodds Science Publishing Limited
Place of publication
Sawston, United Kingdom
Edition
1
Series
Burleigh Dodds Series in Agricultural Science
DOI
10.19103/AS.2020.0078.06
UNE publication id
une:1959.11/29985
Abstract
This chapter reviews poultry welfare monitoring, specifically focusing on wearable technologies. It begins by discussing the use of radio-frequency identification technology (RFID) systems in chickens and other housing systems. The chapter then goes on to address wearable sensors and accelerometers, focusing on the effects of these sensors on chicken behaviour and how the different behavioural activities can be classified. It also highlights how these sensors can be used for monitoring disease and euthanasia in chickens, as well as monitoring perching, jumping, falls and collision. A section on the importance of using wearable technologies for measuring physical activity levels is also included, which is then followed by a case study that analyses outdoor stocking density in free-range laying hens. The chapter concludes by providing potential areas for future research as well as giving examples of resources for further information on the subject.
Link
Citation
Understanding the behaviour and improving the welfare of chickens, p. 1-27
ISBN
9781786764256
9781786764249
9781786764225
Start page
1
End page
27

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