ISU study finds virtual reality scenes boost poultry health
Differences included lower indicators of stress and an increased resistance to Avian Pathogenic E. coli bacteria.
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Differences included lower indicators of stress and an increased resistance to Avian Pathogenic E. coli bacteria.
AMES, Iowa — Watching videos may boost hens’ welfare and health, according to researchers at Iowa State University.
National Pork Board Conducting euthanasia has been reported as a significant stressor for animal caretakers. Jacob Yarian, Anna Johnson, Suzanne Millman, Jason Ross, Brad Skaar, Kenneth Stalder, Iowa State University; Monique Pairis-Garcia and Ivelisse Robles, North Carolina State University; Andréia Arruda, The Ohio State University; and Cassandra Jass, Iowa Select Farms | May 04, 2021 Swine caretaker turnover rates and labor shortages plague the U.S. swine industry. According to a National Pork Board report in 2016/17, swine caretaker turnover rates were 35% and 2...