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Author Rudkin, Clare

Title Behaviour of hens in cages : a pilot study using video tapes : a report for the Rural Industries Research and Development Corporation / by Clare Rudkin and Geoff D. Stewart
Published Barton, A.C.T. : Rural Industries Research and Development Corporation, 2003

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Description x, 103 pages : illustrations ; 30 cm
Series RIRDC publication, 1440-6845 ; no.03/005
RIRDC publication ; no.03/005
Summary The study aimed to trial methods of data collection from time-lapse videos and develop techniques for a complete study to fully assess the relative welfare status of hens in Harrison cages and in Edinburgh cages
Notes "January 2003"
"Shaping the future"--Cover
At head of cover title: Rural Industries Research and Development Corporation Egg Research and Development
"As a pilot study, time-lapse videos of two strains of hens in Edinburgh cages and in modern conventional Harrison cages have been viewed and behavioural data collected to assess the relative welfare in the two systems."--Foreword
"RIRDC project UQ-97A"
Bibliography Includes bibliographical references (page 103)
Notes Also available in an electronic version in PDF format at the RIRDC website at: http://www.rirdc.gov.au/reports/Index.htm
2003 Rural Industries Research and Development Corporation
Subject Poultry -- Behavior.
Poultry -- Housing.
Poultry industry -- Health aspects.
Author Stewart, Geoff D
Rural Industries Research and Development Corporation.
Rural Industries Research and Development Corporation. Egg Research and Development Program
ISSN 1440-6845
ISBN 0642585733