Publications by authors named "Raffaella Ponzio"
Front Vet Sci
August 2022
Article Synopsis
- In free-range and organic production systems, hens have the freedom to make choices, which aligns with animal welfare, but these systems also face health and behavioral challenges.
- The article reviews welfare issues in the EU's poultry production and suggests global solutions such as enhanced biosecurity, nutritional improvements, and alternative treatments like phytotherapy and probiotics.
- It highlights that providing environmental enrichment and managing flock sizes can help improve hens' range use and reduce problems like feather pecking, but notes that many hens tend to stay close to their houses despite having outdoor access.
