{Tool} Litter for broilers (mEATquality Practice Abstract). Creator(s): Vogt, Lukas and Vogt-Kaute, Werner. Issuing Organisation(s): Naturland. (2024)
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Document available online at: https://meatquality.eu/training-materials/
Summary
A high-water holding capacity of the litter binds the moisture in the stable and prevents the spread of pathogens, footpad diseases and other infections. A high-quality litter enables the broilers to perform natural behaviour. In this Practice Abstract you find practical recommendations and tipps for on-farm application.
| EPrint Type: | Practice tool |
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| Teaser: | How high-quality litter enables the broilers to perform natural behaviour. |
| What problem does the tool address?: | Litter influences the housing climate and the health of birds and may also create favourable conditions for pathogens. Wet, non-absorbent or small amounts of litter can cause animal welfare problems in broilers, such as footpad dermatitis. |
| What solution does the tool offer?: | Problems connected to suboptimal litter quality should be identified. Litter adapted to the type of system and stage of production should be used. |
| Country: | Germany |
| Type of Practice Tool: | Practice abstracts |
| Keywords: | poultry, broiler chickens, animal health, animal welfare, animal housing, disease control |
| Agrovoc keywords: | Language Value URI English poultry http://aims.fao.org/aos/agrovoc/c_6145 English broiler chickens http://aims.fao.org/aos/agrovoc/c_9435 English animal health http://aims.fao.org/aos/agrovoc/c_431 English animal welfare http://aims.fao.org/aos/agrovoc/c_443 English animal housing http://aims.fao.org/aos/agrovoc/c_432 English disease control http://aims.fao.org/aos/agrovoc/c_2327 |
| Subjects: | Animal husbandry > Health and welfare Animal husbandry > Production systems > Poultry |
| Research affiliation: | European Union > Organic Farm Knowledge European Union > Horizon 2020 > mEATquality |
| Horizon Europe or H2020 Grant Agreement Number: | 101000344 |
| Related Links: | https://organic-farmknowledge.org/tool/54529, https://meatquality.eu/, https://organic-farmknowledge.org/tool/54528, https://organic-farmknowledge.org/tool/54530, https://organic-farmknowledge.org/tool/54531, https://organic-farmknowledge.org/tool/54532, https://organic-farmknowledge.org/tool/54533, https://organic-farmknowledge.org/tool/54537, https://organic-farmknowledge.org/tool/54538, https://organic-farmknowledge.org/tool/54539 |
| Project ID: | OFK |
| Deposited By: | Rüger, Madelaine Lea |
| ID Code: | 54529 |
| Deposited On: | 21 Dec 2024 17:01 |
| Last Modified: | 30 Mar 2026 13:53 |
| Document Language: | English |
| Status: | Published |
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