Effects of environmental enrichment on activity and lameness in commercial broiler production

Authors: Guro Vasdal, Judit Vas, Ruth C. Newberry, Randi Oppermann Moe

Publication/Journal: Journal of Applied Animal Welfare Science

Keywords: behavioral activity, broiler chickens, environmental enrichment, lameness, poultry welfare

2019

Hot chicks, cold feet

Authors: Randi Oppermann Moe, Jon Bohlin, Andreas Flø, Guro Vasdal, Solveig Marie Stubsjøen

Publication/Journal: Physiology & Behavior

Keywords: animal welfare, chicken, footpad, infrared thermography, stress-induced hyperthermia, thermal imaging

2017

Effects of catching and transportation versus pre-slaughter handling at the abattoir on the prevalence of wing fractures in broilers

Authors: K. E. Kittelsen, E. G. Granquist, G. Vasdal, E. Tolo, R. O. Moe

Publication/Journal: Animal Welfare

Keywords: animal welfare, broiler, catching, pre-slaughter handling, transport, wing fractures

2015

Nest building and posture changes and activity budget of gilts housed in pens and crates

Authors: Inger Lise Andersen, Guro Vasdal, Lene Juul Pedersen

Publication/Journal: Applied Animal Behaviour Science

Keywords: farrowing environment, maternal behaviour, nest building, piglet mortality

2014

Effect of infrared temperature on thermoregulatory behaviour in suckling piglets

Authors: G. Vasdal, E. F. Wheeler, K. E. Bøe

Publication/Journal: animal

Keywords: huddling, infrared temperature, suckling piglets, swine, thermoregulatory behaviour

2009