Welfare effects Concerning welfare analysis, simple inspection of Eq. (27) shows that higher progressivity leads to three different effects, one of which turns out to display a negative sign, the second and the third one displaying a positive one.
This first study raises important issues concerning welfare and the understanding of stereotypies.
Feather pecking and cannibalism are concerning welfare problems in poultry farming, and a major topic of welfare research in laying hens [ 1- 4].
The poultry meat industry in particular faces a number of severe problems associated with modern methods of intensive rearing of poultry that elicit an increased interest in factors concerning welfare, and especially stress in birds [ 3, 4].
Perinatal mortality in the Netherlands has declined with 14% between 2004 and 2010, however the current mortality rate still represents a poor international position, which is even more remarkable considering that the Netherlands was ranked second highest in Europe concerning welfare [ 6].
The second study included measurements of other parameters concerning welfare issues (time spent in paddocks, working time and practices, feeding…) on a "traditional" type of management (Lesimple et al in prep).
In 1974, the U.S. banned the import of kangaroo products, citing concerns over welfare and sustainability.
It's a prospect that deeply concerns animal welfare experts, such as Rob Laidlaw, executive director of NGO Zoocheck.
These contracts involve incentive conflicts between private sector concerning profit and government concerning social welfare.
