Animal welfare in the sow barn
Publication Type: |
Journal Article |
Year of Publication: |
2015 |
Authors: |
K. Fischer, M. Wahner |
Publication/Journal: |
Tieraerztliche Umschau |
Keywords: |
animal welfare, indicators, sow, veterinary sciences |
ISBN: |
0049-3864 |
Abstract:
Animal welfare in livestock production systems has become more and more important. But how do you measure animal welfare? Simple standards are not sufficient, multidimensional evaluation systems are needed. In this article, different valuation methods are presented and compared in terms of their validity and practicality