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Towards a common conceptual framework and illustrative model for feather pecking in poultry and tail biting in pigs – 1. Introduction

This is post 1. “Introduction” of: Towards a common conceptual framework and illustrative model for feather pecking in poultry and tail biting in pigs – Connecting science to solutions Marc B.M. Brackea, T. Bas Rodenburgb, Herman M. Vermeera, Thea G.C.M. … Continue reading

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Towards a common conceptual framework and illustrative model for feather pecking in poultry and tail biting in pigs – 2. Terminology

This is post 2 on “Terminology” of: Towards a common conceptual framework and illustrative model for feather pecking in poultry and tail biting in pigs – Connecting science to solutions Marc B.M. Brackea, T. Bas Rodenburgb, Herman M. Vermeera, Thea … Continue reading

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Towards a common conceptual framework and illustrative model for feather pecking in poultry and tail biting in pigs – 3. Overview

This is post 3 on “Overview of main similarities and differences between feather pecking and tail biting” of: Towards a common conceptual framework and illustrative model for feather pecking in poultry and tail biting in pigs – Connecting science to … Continue reading

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Towards a common conceptual framework and illustrative model for feather pecking in poultry and tail biting in pigs – 4. Farmer as a risk factor

This is post 4 on “Farmer as a risk factor” of: Towards a common conceptual framework and illustrative model for feather pecking in poultry and tail biting in pigs – Connecting science to solutions Marc B.M. Brackea, T. Bas Rodenburgb, … Continue reading

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Towards a common conceptual framework and illustrative model for feather pecking in poultry and tail biting in pigs – 5. Models

This is post 5 on “Models” of: Towards a common conceptual framework and illustrative model for feather pecking in poultry and tail biting in pigs – Connecting science to solutions Marc B.M. Brackea, T. Bas Rodenburgb, Herman M. Vermeera, Thea … Continue reading

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Towards a common conceptual framework and illustrative model for feather pecking in poultry and tail biting in pigs – 6. Disease framework

This is post 6. “Disease framework” of: Towards a common conceptual framework and illustrative model for feather pecking in poultry and tail biting in pigs – Connecting science to solutions Marc B.M. Brackea, T. Bas Rodenburgb, Herman M. Vermeera, Thea … Continue reading

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Towards a common conceptual framework and illustrative model for feather pecking in poultry and tail biting in pigs – 7. Evolution and domestication

This is post 7 on “Evolution and Domestication” of: Towards a common conceptual framework and illustrative model for feather pecking in poultry and tail biting in pigs – Connecting science to solutions Marc B.M. Brackea, T. Bas Rodenburgb, Herman M. … Continue reading

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Towards a common conceptual framework and illustrative model for feather pecking in poultry and tail biting in pigs – 8. References

This is post 8. “References” of: Towards a common conceptual framework and illustrative model for feather pecking in poultry and tail biting in pigs – Connecting science to solutions Marc B.M. Brackea, T. Bas Rodenburgb, Herman M. Vermeera, Thea G.C.M. … Continue reading

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Treatment and importance of feather pecking

Prevention Injurious pecking can be prevented by ensuring: Prevention of injurious pecking is always a matter of keeping the flock in balance. Depending on the housing system, the character of the flock, the farmer and the henhouse some measures will … Continue reading

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Poultry Red Mites

This post includes the following sections:What is the poultry red mite?SignsMechanismsRisk factorsTreatmentImportanceFurther readingReferences . What is the poultry read mite? Poultry red mite (Dermanyssus gallinae) was first described by De Geer in 1778. It belongs to the sub-class Arachnida. The … Continue reading

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