| Description |
1 online resource (88 pages) |
| Contents |
Foreword; Chapter 1. Pecking problems; Chapter 2. Beak-trimming methods; Chapter 3. Best practice beak trimming; Chapter 4. Managing beak-trimmed birds; Chapter 5. Welfare of beak-trimmed birds; Chapter 6. Industry views on beak trimming; Chapter 7. Alternatives to beak trimming; Chapter 8. Strategies for minimising cannibalism; Appendix: Farm managers' targets for beak trimming; Glossary; Further reading |
| Summary |
Best-practice and current methods are examined, along with ways to reduce trimming, alternatives and future developments |
| Bibliography |
Includes bibliographical references |
| Notes |
English |
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Print version record |
| Subject |
Poultry -- Dubbing -- Handbooks, manuals, etc
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Poultry -- Handling -- Handbooks, manuals, etc
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Poultry -- Cannibalism
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Poultry -- Dubbing
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| Genre/Form |
Handbooks and manuals
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| Form |
Electronic book
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| Author |
Bourke, Michael
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| ISBN |
1283154714 |
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9781283154710 |
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9786613154712 |
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6613154717 |
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0643093532 |
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9780643093539 |
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