Behavioural and physiological responses of laying hens to automated monitoring equipment
Publication/Journal: Applied Animal Behaviour Science
Keywords: aggression, automated monitoring, domestic fowl, preening, thermography
2018
Farmer perspectives on welfare outcome assessment: learnings from four farm assurance scheme consultation exercises
Publication/Journal: Animal Welfare
Keywords: animal welfare, dairy, farm assurance schemes, farmer perspectives, laying hens, outcome-based measures
2018
Access to litter during rearing and environmental enrichment during production reduce fearfulness in adult laying hens
Publication/Journal: Applied Animal Behaviour Science
Keywords: environmental enrichment, fearfulness, laying hen, litter, rearing, welfare
2017
ANIMAL BEHAVIOR AND WELL-BEING SYMPOSIUM: Poultry welfare assessments: Current use and limitations
Publication/Journal: Journal of Animal Science
Keywords: agriculture, broiler, dairy & animal science, indicators, keel bone damage, laying hen, laying hens, limitations, optical-flow, performance, stocking density, welfare assessments, welfare quality®
2017
Behaviour of free-range laying hens in distinct outdoor environments
Publication/Journal: Animal Welfare
Keywords: animal welfare, laying hen, natural behaviour, preference, range, shelter
2017
Both feather peckers and victims are more asymmetrical than control hens
Publication/Journal: Applied Animal Behaviour Science
Keywords: development, feather pecking, fluctuating asymmetry, laying hen, skeletal traits
2017
Animal welfare initiatives improve feather cover of cage-free laying hens in the UK
Publication/Journal: Animal Welfare
Keywords: animal welfare, farm assurance, feather loss, hen, industry, policy
2016
Development of physical activity levels in laying hens in three-dimensional aviaries
Publication/Journal: Applied Animal Behaviour Science
Keywords: accelerometer, aviary, development, laying hens, locomotion, physical activity
2016
Fear and coping styles of outdoor-preferring, moderate-outdoor and indoor-preferring free-range laying hens
Publication/Journal: Applied Animal Behaviour Science
Keywords: fear, free range, laying hen, manual restraint, open field, tonic immobility
2016
Keel-bone damage and foot injuries in commercial laying hens in Denmark
Publication/Journal: Animal Welfare
Keywords: animal welfare, foot injuries, housing system, keel bone damage, laying hen, production system
2016