Management of Animal Production in Complex Covers: Organic Poultry Production on Grassland and Tree-Lined Outdoor Runs
This article explores how grassland and tree-lined outdoor runs enhance organic broiler chicken production by improving growth performance, behavior, and environmental sustainability. It also considers the run’s role in parasite prevention and as a supplementary feed resource.
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The article presents findings from the AlterAvi experimental platform, designed to study sustainable organic poultry systems with access to grassland and tree-lined outdoor runs. Through electronic monitoring of broiler movements, the study shows that tree implantation increases run use and exploratory behavior. Trees also contribute to reduced environmental impact and improved zootechnical performance. Furthermore, outdoor runs may offer parasitism prevention via antiparasitic plants and serve as an additional feed source. The author emphasizes that effective run management and thoughtful landscaping are essential to fully realize these animal health and sustainability benefits.
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- Project
- Locatie
- France
- Auteurs
- Karine GERMAIN
- Doel
- Adopt innovative practices
- Soort bestand
- document
- Gepubliceerd op
- 01 nov 2014
- Taal van herkomst
- French
- Officiële project website
- Innovations agronomiques
- Licensie
- CC BY