Changing perspectives on chicken-pastured orchards for action: A review based on a heuristic model

Bosshardt, Sara; Sabatier, Rodolphe; Dufils, Arnaud; Navarrete, Mireille

doi:10.1016/j.agsy.2021.103335

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“…There are agroecological systems in which integrating crops (herbs and plants) with animals could be suitably linked in OPP to reduce some negative effects of natural environments. The study and design of specific agroecological integrated systems, such as chicken-pastured orchards, will permit the rendering of environmental complexions closer to the behavioral characteristics of chickens [ 26 ].…”

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Adaptability Challenges for Organic Broiler Chickens: A Commentary

Amato¹,

Castellini

2022

Animals

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As organic and conventional poultry production increased in the last decade, so did consumers’ concerns, sustainability requirements, and animal welfare as well as health issues. According to Reg. EU 848/2008 on organic production, poultry must be adapted to organic outdoor systems and cope with all the regulatory constraints in terms of nutrition, health, and welfare. Adaptability must take into account the above challenges, constraints, and concerns. Chicken adaptability should not only mean being able to use pasture and outdoor areas, but also mean being able to overcome, or be resilient to, the challenges of organic farming without compromising welfare, performance, and product quality. This commentary identifies solutions to the new challenges that organic poultry chains must face in future productive scenarios, detects consumer viewpoints to provide a perspective on organic poultry production, and summarizes as well as defines chicken adaptability to organic production, assessing the main factors of chicken adaptability.

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Section: Methodology Of the Literature Reviewmentioning

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Adaptability Challenges for Organic Broiler Chickens: A Commentary

Amato¹,

Castellini

2022

Animals

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“…Thus, solving the problem of land resources and balancing supply and demand is the key to improving China’s implementation of the free-range system for improving laying hen welfare. Several studies have shown that agro-forestry, the incorporation of animals into woodlands, provides reciprocal benefits for both trees and animals, such as nutrient cycling, natural conservation, weed and pest control [ 30 , 33 , 34 ]. This is in line with the expectations and requirements of the Chinese government for woodland use [ 73 ].…”

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“…This combination can increase the productivity of the land and diversify income sources for farmers. Several studies [ 32 , 33 , 34 ] suggest that the use of woodland for free-range poultry may improve their welfare. The current practice of and research on understory laying hen projects are not uncommon in China [ 35 ]; however, there has been little focus on animal welfare, and it is rarely seen as an alternative to cage farming systems.…”

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“…The high-quality egg products provided by this system not only meet the material pursuits of consumers [ 38 ], but also align better with their inner emotional identity [ 39 ] and conform to the development goal of the Chinese government to strengthen the supply capacity of green agricultural products [ 40 ]. In addition, understory laying hen farming may provide trees benefits such as nutrient cycling, weed management, and pest control [ 34 , 41 ].…”

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The Potential of Understory Production Systems to Improve Laying Hen Welfare

Yan

Yang

Zhu

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Animals

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The welfare of laying hens in cage systems is of increasing concern. Represented by the European Union’s ‘End the Cage Age’ initiative, more and more countries have advocated cage-free farming. China, an important country for poultry farming and consumption in the world, is highly dependent on cage systems and lacks confidence in alternative (e.g., free-range) systems. In this context, using China’s abundant woodland resources (including natural forests, plantations, and commercial forests) to facilitate the management of laying hens in a free-range environment may provide highly promising welfare improvement programs. On the basis of the Five Freedoms, we assess the welfare status of understory laying hen management systems with reference to the behavioural needs and preferences of laying hens and the EU standards for free-range and organic production (highest animal welfare standards in the world). The results show that the considered systems meet or even exceed these standards, in terms of key indicators such as outdoor and indoor stocking density, outdoor activity time, and food and drug use. Specifically, the systems provide sufficient organic food for laying hens without using antibiotics. They allow laying hens to avoid beak trimming, as well as to express nesting, foraging, perching, reproductive, dustbathing and other priority behaviours. The presence of roosters and higher use of woodland space allow the laying hens to achieve better feather and bone conditions, thus reducing stress and fear damage. Notably, the predation problem is not yet considered significant. Second, there is evidence that understory laying hen systems are profitable and have been welcomed and supported by farmers and governments in the southwest, south, and north of China. However, whether it can be scaled up is uncertain, and further research is needed. In addition, laying hens in this management system face various risks, such as foot injury, parasitism, and high dependence on consumer markets, which must be considered. Overall, agro-forestry, or accurately, understory poultry raising, provides opportunities and possibilities for free-range laying hens and welfare improvement in China and other countries.

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“…The empowerment model for Pitalah duck's health management skills includes zootechnical indicators of raising Pitalah ducks that affect egg production and affect the farming activities of Pitalah ducks. The health of the Pitalah ducks is highly dependent on the environmental conditions and the participation of Pitalah duck breeders in the care of their livestock [33]. Health management skills are realized through direct activities conducted by Pitalah duck breeders regarding the health of their livestock [34].…”

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An Empowerment Model for Traditional Pitalah Duck Farmers in Riau Province-Indonesia

Basriwijaya¹,

Sunarti²,

Ekowati³

et al. 2022

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The purpose of this research is to create a model to enable traditional duck farmers to increase their income. The data in this study consisted of primary and secondary data. Primary data were collected through a questionnaire about farmer's attitude toward livestock business and income of the business of Pitalah ducks. Secondary data were collected from libraries and official sources related to the research. Respondents were 180 Pitalah duck breeders from 7 sub-districts. The research data were analyzed using Multiple Linear Regression after a Classic Assumption Test was performed to meet the criteria of BLUE (Best Linear Unbiased Estimator). The lowest revenue received from the business is Rp.10,647,082 while the highest revenue received is Rp. 24,852,811. This range of revenue is due to differences in the revenue received from the sale of eggs (including those consumed) and the final value they have. Real revenue is received from selling Pitalah Duck's eggs. The results of the regression analysis showed that X1 (knowledge) and X2 (attitude) did not affect the level of income. The value of X3 affected the level of income because of the efforts to increase the income of the farmers, to select the seeds produced, to provide feed and drink, to be responsive whenever there is sick cattle, and to accept new technology in order to increase the income of farmers.

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Changing perspectives on chicken-pastured orchards for action: A review based on a heuristic model

Cited by 8 publications

References 99 publications

Adaptability Challenges for Organic Broiler Chickens: A Commentary

Adaptability Challenges for Organic Broiler Chickens: A Commentary

The Potential of Understory Production Systems to Improve Laying Hen Welfare

An Empowerment Model for Traditional Pitalah Duck Farmers in Riau Province-Indonesia

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