Broiler mortality and human behavior at work

Alencar, Maria do Carmo Baracho de; Nääs, Irenilza de Alencar; Salgado, Douglas D’Alessandro; Gontijo, Leila Amaral

doi:10.1590/s0103-90162006000600003

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“…In a study on the relationship between professional satisfaction and work quality, Alencar et al (2007) reported that workers' training has a beneficial effect on flock productivity. Several authors report that continuous training has an essential role in the development process of companies, groups, and individuals, and therefore, the importance of training workers and human resources in general has been the focus of most development programs (Mulder, 2004;Karbasion et al, 2005;Alencar et al, 2006;Alencar et al, 2007). Another fact that influenced scratching rate was work shift.…”

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Training of catching teams and reduction of back scratches in broilers

Pilecco¹,

Paz

Tabaldi

et al. 2013

Rev. Bras. Cienc. Avic.

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This study evaluated the efficacy of training of catching teams and reduction of back scratches in broilers. The study was carried out in a large broiler company between January and October of 2010, in the region of Dourados, Brazil. During that period, 80 samplings were performed in 80 broiler houses in the micro-regions covered by the company. When broilers were 43 days old, when 5% of the birds in each house were evaluated immediately after catching, when birds were already inside the plastic crates, ready to be transported to the processing plant. Out of a total number of 1,177,600 total, 58,880 broilers were evaluated. Four catching teams (A, B, C, and D), with 24 people each, were trained for four consecutive weeks. By the end of the training course, it was observed that average age of the team members and time of catching affected the incidence of back scratches. Training had a positive effect, reducing in 33.13% the incidence if back scratches caused by the catching team due to incorrect catching procedures. Therefore, continuous training is required, particularly when the catching teams are composed of young and inexperienced workers.

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“…In a study on rural worker age and their work skills, Karbasion et al (2005) reported that training, albeit informal, improves worker performance. Alencar et al (2006) said that the better the work relationship between workers and their supervisors or trainers, the better the training results.…”

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Training of catching teams and reduction of back scratches in broilers

Pilecco¹,

Paz

Tabaldi

et al. 2013

Rev. Bras. Cienc. Avic.

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The impact of management, husbandry and stockperson decisions on the welfare of laying hens in Australia

Edwards

Hemsworth

2021

Anim. Prod. Sci.

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The present review examines the impact of management and husbandry decisions on the welfare of laying hens in Australia. The literature on many of these aspects is lacking for the Australian egg industry, and, indeed, for the egg industry in general. Management decisions that can affect hen welfare relate to the initial farm design, husbandry routines, and staff selection and training. As modern laying houses represent a considerable financial investment, the decisions made during the design phase are likely to affect both the hens and stockpeople for substantial periods. Hens in cage systems may benefit from fewer tiers and greater space allowances. In non-cage systems, the brown genotypes used in the Australian egg industry may benefit from lower structures that accommodate their heavier and less agile bodies. Keel fractures can be reduced by improving the skeletal health and spatial cognition of laying hens during the rearing period, in addition to minimising the distances they need to jump when navigating aviary structures. The addition of a wintergarden to fixed free-range systems appears to be beneficial. Housing hens in mobile units on free-range farms may challenge their welfare, particularly in relation to heat stress. There is also room for improvement in biosecurity practices and health monitoring of hens, as these appear to be lacking at some farms. The current strains of hen used in free-range systems may not be best suited to these conditions, on the basis of their body condition and flock uniformity. Feed quality may also need to be monitored for quality assurance and optimal hen nutrition. Hen welfare during depopulation can be improved through staff training and by reducing staff fatigue. Euthanising spent hens on farm offers welfare benefits over transporting spent hens to an abattoir. Both hen welfare and working conditions for stock people should be considered when designing laying houses to provide suitable conditions for both hens and stockpeople. This will help improve the job satisfaction of stockpeople, which may translate into better care for the hens and may aid in retaining quality staff. Stockpeople must be recognised as vital contributors to hen welfare in the egg industry, and it is important for the egg industry to continue to attract, train and retain skilled stockpeople to ensure that they enjoy their job and are motivated to apply best-practice care for their flocks. Promoting the animal-care aspect of stockmanship in combination with a supportive managerial environment with optimal working conditions may increase the attractiveness of the egg industry as a place to work.

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