Professional paper

Ifluence of alternative layer hens housing ssystems on eggs quality

Kristina Matković ; Zavod za animalnu higijenu, okoliš i etologiju, Veterinarski fakultet Sveučilišta u Zagrebu, Heinzelova 55, Zagreb
Marija Vučemilo ; Zavod za animalnu higijenu, okoliš i etologiju, Veterinarski fakultet Sveučilišta u Zagrebu, Heinzelova 55, Zagreb
Srećko Matković

Abstract

This paper describes alternative layer hen housing in four European countries and Croatian legislative considering that issues. The aim is that intensive housing be as similar to natural layer hen housing with contentment of all their needs. On that way the welfare is protected and productivity remain high. The time will show which of offered alternative ways is better, with aim to adjust the needs of the hen, the producer, the industry and the environment.

Keywords

alternative layer hens systems; welfare; egg quality

Hrčak ID:

22067

URI

https://hrcak.srce.hr/22067

Publication date:

15.2.2007.

Article data in other languages: croatian

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