Publications by authors named "S M Abeyesinghe"
Article Synopsis
- Manual observations of broiler chicken behaviours, like walking and sitting, are limited by time and sample size, making it hard to assess animal welfare like lameness.
- The study used a random forest algorithm to analyze accelerometer data from different broiler strains aged 25 to 49 days, achieving high accuracy (92% to 94%) in classifying their behaviours.
- The findings suggest that accelerometers can effectively automate the recording of chicken behaviours, aiding research and supporting ethical principles aimed at reducing animal use in experiments.
1. The present study describes the current welfare situation on commercial organic laying hen farms in Sweden in terms of indoor environment, bird health and behaviour.2.
View Article and Find Full Text PDFBackground: Although pet hamsters are widely available, the literature on their husbandry and health is limited, and guidelines for the care of hamsters are variable. This study investigated housing in different dwarf hamster species, focusing on factors affecting co-housing failure.
Methods: An online cross-sectional survey shared on social media investigated potential factors influencing co-housing failure of dwarf hamsters in captivity, such as sex, species and resources provided.
1. The aim of the present study was to investigate the design and management of free-range areas and their use by birds on commercial organic laying hen farms in Sweden and to document farmers' perspectives on outdoor access for poultry.2.
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