Elohozino Oghale Benneth^1,2*, Emmanuel Onche¹, Isaac Babatunde Fasipe¹ and Abdulsabur Adebayo Aderemi¹

¹Department of Animal Welfare Science, Food and Agricultural Technology Unit - The Pan African Research Group, Nigeria
²Research Unit, One Health and Development Initiative, Nigeria

*Corresponding Author: Elohozino Oghale Benneth, Department of Animal Welfare Science, Food and Agricultural Technology Unit - The Pan African Research Group, Nigeria.

Received: November 22, 2021 Published: December 22, 2021

Abstract

Animal welfare is greatly influenced and affected by many factors; one of such factors is the cost of production of poultry. Currently, no conclusion has yet been drawn on these findings. Although a lot of research and studies have been carried out on the welfare of the animals with regards to commercial poultry production. The essence of this review is to investigate the balance between the welfare and economics of the chicken industry (Egg Production). It has been deduced that an outstanding animal welfare scheme should comprise a balanced diet, a conducive environment, good health, and freedom of expression of normal behavior However, it is concluded that the cost of production still lies within a considerable level when taking into cognizance the negative implications of not observing the five freedoms.

Keywords: Welfare; Economics; Poultry; Eggs; Laying Hens; Cages

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Citation

Citation: Elohozino Oghale Benneth., et al. “The Balance Between the Welfare and Economics of the Chicken Industry (Egg Production)". Acta Scientific Veterinary Sciences 4.1 (2022): 144-149.

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