Review article
https://doi.org/10.31727/m.27.5.2
Poultry farming in sustainable management systems
Danijela Samac
orcid.org/0000-0001-9277-3710
; Sveučilište J. J. Strossmayera, Fakultet agrobiotehničkih znanosti Osijek, Zavod za animalnu proizvodnju i biotehnologiju, Osijek, Hrvatska
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Josip Vidović
; Sveučilište J. J. Strossmayera, Fakultet agrobiotehničkih znanosti Osijek, Zavod za animalnu proizvodnju i biotehnologiju, Osijek, Hrvatska
Zvonko Antunović
; Sveučilište J. J. Strossmayera, Fakultet agrobiotehničkih znanosti Osijek, Zavod za animalnu proizvodnju i biotehnologiju, Osijek, Hrvatska
Dalida Galović
; Sveučilište J. J. Strossmayera, Fakultet agrobiotehničkih znanosti Osijek, Zavod za animalnu proizvodnju i biotehnologiju, Osijek, Hrvatska
Zvonimir Steiner
; Sveučilište J. J. Strossmayera, Fakultet agrobiotehničkih znanosti Osijek, Zavod za animalnu proizvodnju i biotehnologiju, Osijek, Hrvatska
Mario Ronta
; Sveučilište J. J. Strossmayera, Fakultet agrobiotehničkih znanosti Osijek, Zavod za animalnu proizvodnju i biotehnologiju, Osijek, Hrvatska
Dunja Fotez
; Sveučilište J. J. Strossmayera, Fakultet agrobiotehničkih znanosti Osijek, Zavod za animalnu proizvodnju i biotehnologiju, Osijek, Hrvatska
Đurđica Kovačić
; Sveučilište J. J. Strossmayera, Fakultet agrobiotehničkih znanosti Osijek, Zavod za animalnu proizvodnju i biotehnologiju, Osijek, Hrvatska
* Corresponding author.
Abstract
Poultry farming in sustainable management systems focuses on environmental protection, animal welfare, and the production of high-quality food. These systems provide poultry with more natural living conditions, reduce the use of chemicals, and protect natural resources. By relying on local resources and proper waste management, they contribute to the development of local communities and sustainable growth. Sustainable poultry farming is becoming increasingly important for the future of agriculture, human health, and environmental preservation. Such systems benefit not only the environment and animals but also consumers, who are increasingly seeking locally sourced products raised in accordance with sustainability principles and animal welfare standards. This method of production plays a crucial role in the development of local agriculture, the strengthening of rural communities, and the preservation of biodiversity. In the long term, sustainable poultry farming can become a key component of food security and public health while ensuring the preservation of natural resources for future generations.
Keywords
poultry farming; housing systems; sustainable management
Hrčak ID:
336783
URI
Publication date:
14.10.2025.
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