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Chinese Agricultural Science Bulletin ›› 2018, Vol. 34 ›› Issue (17): 129-134.doi: 10.11924/j.issn.1000-6850.casb17060043

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The Present Situation and Developing Trend of Laying Hens ’Welfare in China

  

  • Received:2017-06-06 Revised:2018-05-28 Accepted:2017-10-16 Online:2018-06-20 Published:2018-06-20

Abstract: Welfare rearing of laying hens combines welfare with production of laying hens, and is the developing trend of laying hen industry. At present, cage rearing is dominant in China, welfare rearing of laying hens needs to be carried out. First, we clarified the definition and modes of welfare rearing of laying hens. Second, we summarized the current status of welfare rearing from the following aspects, i.e. enrichment of rearing environment, rearing equipment, rearing density, management (beak broken, forced moulting, ventilation, light, etc.), transportation, and slaughter. Finally, we pointed out the existing problems for welfare rearing of laying hens and put forward corresponding countermeasures, aiming to provide a reference for the welfare rearing and promote the healthy and stable development of laying hen industry in China.

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