How aisle width in cage-free systems impacts hen welfare

摘要

"When you are planning your cage-free operation, you must understand the importance of aisle width and how it will affect your flock," said Bill Snow, Big Dutchman's cage-free specialist during the webinar "Learning the fundamentals for cage-free eggsuccess," which was sponsored by BASF and Big Dutchman and hosted by WATT Global Media. Aisle width effects lighting, ventilation, litter, flock movement and management, which will directly affect the welfare of the birds.