Poultry Ante Mortem And FCI Flashcards
What are the 2 main sources of welfare problems for poultry
Handling
Transport
Name the 5 freedoms
Freedom from:
Thirst and hunger
Pain, injury and disease
Fear and distress
Discomfort
Ability to express natural behaviours
What principals must be observed when slaughtering poultry humanely
All personnel must be trained, competent and caring
Only animals that are fit should be caught and transported for slaughter
Any handling must be done with consideration for the animals welfare
What is the appropriate technique for catching/harvesting broilers
Caught by both legs
Inverted
Maximum of 3 birds per hand
Placed into crates
Name the 3 possible injuries that can result from improper handling of broilers
Bruising
Fractures
Dislocations
Name the 3 times in birds life where they may be handled/transported
As day old chicks => rearing houses
Laying hens => point of lay
End of life => slaughter facilities
What type of transportation is used for transporting day old chicks
Environmentally controlled lorries
Name the main welfare issues associated with the transport of poultry (x7)
Handling
Social disruption
Food and water withdrawal
Movement of the transport vehicle
Fatigue
Noise
Thermal challenges => heat stress
Which group of chickens are most susceptible to heat stress and dehydration and why
Broilers
Genetic selection for muscle growth compromises their capacity to respond to acute thermal challenge
What are things to consider when transporting day old chicks
Thermal stress is a source of welfare compromise
They can tolerate long journeys due to yolk sac reserves
What is the optimum temperature range for transport of day old chicks
24-25 degrees C
Why do end of lay hens have reduced thermal tolerance
Poor feathering
Do poultry require an FCI
Yes
What sort of things should be on a poultry FCI (x8)
Farm and house of origin
Intended date of slaughter - always a set date from birth (around 37days)
Number of birds for slaughter
Flock mortality
Diseases diagnosed
Results of any laboratory tests
Any medication given
Previous PM results
What is a CCIR and what is it used for
Collection and Communication of Inspection Results
Provides info for the farmer and the farmer’s vet
Contains things like diseases, welfare, production problems
Used to influence future husbandry changes on the farm
