5775: Organic egg production in Finland: management of animal welfare and food safety
(2005) Organic egg production in Finland: management of animal welfare and food safety. Paper presented at Organic farming for a new millenium - status and future challenges : NJF-seminar 369, June 15-17, 2005; Published in NJF Report 1(1), page pp. 221-224. Nordic Association of Agricultural Scientists.
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Summary
A total of 20 out of 23 commercial organic layer farms (in excess of 80 % of all commercial Finnish organic farms year 2003) took part in the ongoing research, which identifies risk factors and potential solutions for laying hen welfare and food safety. Data was collected during two farm visits by interviewing the producer, using a semi-structured interview guide, making environment and animal-based observations and collecting samples.
| Document Language: | English |
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| Keywords: | organic laying hen, animal welfare, food safety, risk factors |
| Subject Areas: | Animal husbandry > Health and welfare |
| Research affiliation: | Finland > Univ. Helsinki > Veterinary Medicine Finland > Veterinary and Food Research EELA Finland > Univ. Helsinki > Rural Research |
| Total budget (Euro): | 0 |
| Orgprints ID Number: | 5775 |
| Contact: | Koistinen, Riitta |
| Deposited On: | 20 September 2005 |
| EPrint Type: | Conference paper |
| Published?: | Published |
| Peer Review Status: | Peer-reviewed and accepted |
| Related Links: | http://www.njf.nu |
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