Debianging and break trimming are solutions currently used in breeding. The pressure of society pushes France to stop the cutting.
Breeding are also increasingly out of cage the problem will only accentuate.
Risk factors for pecking
According to the ANSES epidemiological survey of 2017 (Coton et al., 2017)
Animal
- Nervousness related to genetics
- Density and group size too high
Environment
- Light intensity too high
- Type and color of lighting
- Bad ambient conditions
Bad maintenance / development of the courses.
Action levers
Several trials conducted by Itavi show that enriching the environment of laying hens and even in the young stage allows:
- A decrease in mortality
- To circumvent the stress of animals
- Optimization of the use of the environment
Rumiluz Poultry – Alfalfa fiber more digestible and appetent
Rumiluz is recommended in risk situations, for:
- Bring extra fiber into the diet of laying hens
- Contribute to the enrichment of the environment
Setting up small balls from the stage chick to get used.
